motivity
[ moh-tiv-i-tee ]
/ moʊˈtɪv ɪ ti /
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noun
the power of initiating or producing motion.
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British Dictionary definitions for motivity
motivity
/ (məʊˈtɪvɪtɪ) /
noun
the power of moving or of initiating motion
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