A2 — Elementarynoun
motivo
reason, motive, theme
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ragionecausamoventescopo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
effettoconseguenzarisultatocaso
Usage note
'Motivo' = reason/motive or musical motif. 'Ragione' = reason (logical). 'Causa' = cause. 'Movente' = motive (criminal/legal). 'Effetto' = effect (opposite in cause-effect).
Example
"Non capisco il motivo del tuo comportamento."
"I don't understand the reason for your behavior."
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