Motive
Motive noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
Rational motive and motive are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Rational motive" with "Motive", 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
Motive and rational motive are semantically related. You can use "Motive" instead a noun phrase "Rational motive".
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Rational motive and Motive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/motive/rational_motive
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Rational motive or Motive. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/motive/rational_motive.
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