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motive in Greek

motive in Greek is κινητικός — motive means a reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.

motive in Greek

κινητικός
adj
Pronounced: kinitikos
Relating to motion and/or to its cause

What does "motive" mean?

  1. noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
    "Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in."
  2. adj Causing or producing movement.
    "Steam was once the motive force behind most factory machinery."
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motive in a sentence

  • Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in.
  • Her motive for helping was pure kindness, nothing more.
  • Steam was once the motive force behind most factory machinery.

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What is "motive" in Greek?

"motive" in Greek is κινητικός. motive means: A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.

How do you pronounce κινητικός?

"motive" in Greek is κινητικός, pronounced "kinitikos".

How do you use "motive" in a sentence?

Example: "Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in." In Greek, "motive" is κινητικός.

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