MOTIVE


Meaning of MOTIVE in English

(MOVEMENT) [adjective] [before noun] [specialized] - (of power or force) causing movement or actionWater provides the motive power that operates the mill.(figurative) The desire to provide for his family is a strong motive force for him (= is an important reason why he acts as he does). [before noun]

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.