Translations for „motive“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

I . mo·tive [ˈməʊtɪv] N

motive

motiv m

motive

povod m

motive for

nagib m za

ulterior motive

skriti motiv

for ulterior motive

prikriti namen

II . mo·tive [ˈməʊtɪv] ADJ attr

1. motive (creating motion):

motive PHYS, TECH

pogonski

motive PHYS, TECH

gonilen

2. motive (motivating):

motive force, spirit

gonilen

Usage examples with motive

ulterior motive

skrita misel

for ulterior motive

prikriti namen

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Draft animals are important sources of motive power in rural areas.

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The writer claims the motive for the pyrotechnics was to celebrate the group's return to civil life.

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Most commonly, it is thought to occur because of a persons motives, such as personal taste for example.

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Ben's unclear motives have led to speculation about his possible status as a villain.

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The lyrics of their songs were occasionally influenced by 1991-95 war and used patriotic motives.

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At the same time, the shadow cast by the panels would also create a shadow based on the motives adding the beauty on the floor.

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He had been angered by them in some way or other - the motive varies between the different accounts.

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His motive was to get out of taking final exams.

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Pinker identifies five historical forces that have favored our peaceable motives and have driven the multiple declines in violence.

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The motive force is applied through the rower's feet.

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