rational motive
Noun
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A motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument (synset 109201718)
is a type of: motivation, motive, need - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behaviorsubtypes:
- ground, reason - a rational motive for a belief or action
- incentive, inducement, motivator - a positive motivational influence
- deterrence, disincentive - a negative motivational influence
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