Motivation
Motivation noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Rational motive and motivation are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Rational motive" with "Motivation", this terms are similar.
Rational motive
Rational motive noun - A motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument.
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Synonyms for Rational motive
Motivation and rational motive are semantically related. You can use "Motivation" instead a noun phrase "Rational motive".
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