The power or ability to move

present participle of motive

plural of motivity

motivating; serving to motivate / (grammar) In, marked by or pertaining to the motivative case.

(grammar) The motivative case, a case found in some languages (for example Basque) which marks the meaning "because of".

(music) In accordance with, or by means of, a motif.

(sometimes figuratively) The power that enables something to move. / (rail transport, collectively) The locomotives that operate on a railway.

An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

plural of ulterior motive

(music) leitmotif