underlying motivation

collocation in English

meaningsofunderlyingandmotivation

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underlying
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/us
/ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
real but not ...
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motivation
noun
uk
/ˌməʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌmoʊ.t̬əˈveɪ.ʃən/
enthusiasm for ...
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(Definition ofunderlyingandmotivationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofunderlying motivation

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This was theunderlyingmotivationfor his work in peace research.
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Based on these distinctions, a novel classification framework is developed according tounderlyingmotivationand consequences for competition.
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Theunderlyingmotivationfor them is their different mobility, lifestyle, and ideologies that lead them to the more prestigious urban and national languages and cultures.
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Although physics proper was the focus of his monograph, it was the philosophical implications that were the author'sunderlyingmotivation.
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Theunderlyingmotivationis to reduce the hypermedia space by removing links to non-relevant information.
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Although theunderlyingmotivationmay be difficult to observe, competition authorities will generally have to perform a thorough investigation to prove predation.
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Based on the three types of cross-subsidy definitions, we developed a framework for classifying cases of cross-subsidization according tounderlyingmotivationand effect on competition.
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In this situation, 'technical mistakes ' are possible and the formalism may be used in a rather mechanical way, without a thorough comprehension of theunderlyingmotivationfor using it.
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Although physics proper was clearly the focus of the books discussed, the philosophical aspects of the theory of relativity were theunderlyingmotivationfor two of the writers.
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Such a computational model would move beyond a characterisation of mere superficial patterning towards a more satisfying characterisation ofunderlyingmotivationfor this aspect of linguistic sound structure.
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There has been much concern in recent years about the risks of "secondary"or"passive" smoking, and that is theunderlyingmotivationbehind the recommendation.
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We are concerned with public official actions and events, rather than any possibleunderlyingmotivation.
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It has been obvious from all the speeches that this has been a natural,underlyingmotivation.
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That is theunderlyingmotivation.
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The precise identities chosen depends upon theunderlyingmotivation, with differing choices producing distinct varieties of algebras.
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The main problem is the film'sunderlyingmotivation.
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Rationale is the reason, justification,underlyingmotivation, or excuse that moved the designer to select a particular strategy or design feature.
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However, he states, theunderlyingmotivationis quite different.
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Hisunderlyingmotivation, however, is not, he maintains, corruption, but a sincere desire to see justice done.
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The underlying motivations for the composition of the second text, on the other hand, are more complex.
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