absence of motive

Roget category 615a

5. Words relating to the voluntary powers
› 5.1. Volition in general
›› 5.1.2. Causes of volition

#615a. Absence of Motive

noun

absence of motive, aimlessness — caprice etc. 608 — chance etc. (absence of design) 621.

verb

have no motive — scruple etc. (be unwilling) 603.

adjective

without rhyme or reason — aimless, capricious, whimsical etc. (chance) 621.

adverb

out of mere caprice.

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