motivity

American  

[moh-tiv-i-tee] / moʊˈtɪv ɪ ti /

noun

1. the power of initiating or producing motion.

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motivity British  

/ məʊˈtɪvɪtɪ /

noun

1. the power of moving or of initiating motion

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Etymology

Origin of motivity

First recorded in 1680–90; motive + -ity

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Example Sentences

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motivity

Thus, if only the two bodies are available for engines to work between, the motivity is the measure of the energy lost when conduction brings about equalisation of temperature.

From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray

Is it connected with the phenomena of exteriorization of sensitivity or motivity?

From The Problems of Psychical Research Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal by Hereward Carrington

It is the mind in which this historical principle, this motivity which is not reason, is brought in contact with the opposing and controlling element as it had not been before.

From The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded by Delia Bacon

Here also seemed to be an unconscious corroboration of Albert de Rochas's experiments in the "externalization of motivity," as he calls it.

From The Shadow World by Hamlin Garland

It carries in its hand, gathered into the simplicity of the causes that are not many, the secret of all motivity, the secret of all practice.

From The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded by Delia Bacon

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