alleryThe word motivation comes from which Latin term?
AMotare, to wish
BMovens, to tire
CMovere, to move
DMottus, to learn
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Movere, to move
1. The term comes from the Latin movere.
2. Movere means to move.
3. The other Latin forms are not the origin given.
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