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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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motivation, motive, need go
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
morality, ethics, ethical motive, morals
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
noun.motive
3 Subcategories
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hedonism go
the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
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conscience, scruples, moral sense, sense of right and wrong go
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
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Inner Light, Light, Light Within, Christ Within go
a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul