English to English Dictionary

Mother tongue

The first language that a person learns to speak in childhood, typically spoken in their home or community.

Mother-in-law

The mother of one's husband or wife.

Motherland

A country or place regarded as home.

Motif

A distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition.

Motion

The action or process of moving or being moved.

Motion-Picture

A series of still images that, when shown on a screen, create the illusion of moving images.

Motivate

To provide someone with a reason for doing something; to encourage or inspire.

Motivated

Enthusiastic and determined to achieve success, finish a task, or reach a goal.

Motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Motive Power

The power or force that causes motion or movement.

Motivic

Relating to or characteristic of a motif, especially in music or art.

Motor

A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.