motive in Russian
motive in Russian is дви́жущий, моти́в, по́вод — motive means a reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
motive in Russian
дви́жущий
Pronounced: dvizhushchiy
Causing motion; having power to move, or tending to move
моти́в
Pronounced: motiv
(law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]
по́вод
Pronounced: povod
(law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]
моти́в
Pronounced: motiv
What does "motive" mean?
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noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
"The detective asked what motive anyone could have for taking the painting."
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adj Causing or producing movement.
"A falling weight was the motive power for the old clock."
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motive in a sentence
- The detective asked what motive anyone could have for taking the painting.
- Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in.
- A falling weight was the motive power for the old clock.
- The engine supplies the motive energy that turns the wheels.
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What is "motive" in Russian?
"motive" in Russian is дви́жущий, моти́в, по́вод. motive means: A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
How do you pronounce дви́жущий?
"motive" in Russian is дви́жущий, pronounced "dvizhushchiy".
How do you use "motive" in a sentence?
Example: "The detective asked what motive anyone could have for taking the painting." In Russian, "motive" is дви́жущий, моти́в, по́вод.
Are there other ways to say "motive" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "motive": дви́жущий, моти́в, по́вод.
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