ASL Sign Language Dictionary

Search and compare thousands of words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). The largest collection online.

Android app on Google Play
NEW View all these signs in the Sign ASL Android App. Download for free.

motive

How to sign: the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
"we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives";

motive in ASL Watch how to sign motive in American Sign Language
motive - SMARTSign Dictionary
Embed this video

Similiar / Same: motivation, need

Categories: psychological feature

Within this category: ethical motive, irrational motive, life, psychic energy, rational motive, urge

Sign not right? Or know a different sign?

Upload your sign now.

Upload
Share »   Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email