motor cause in English

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Etymology: Calque of Ancient Greek κινῆσαν αἴτιον (kinêsan aítion, literally “moving cause”). Etymology templates: {{calque|en|grc|κινῆσαν αἴτιον|lit=moving cause}} Calque of Ancient Greek κινῆσαν αἴτιον (kinêsan aítion, literally “moving cause”) Head templates: {{en-noun|head=motor cause}} motor cause (plural motor causes)

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"motor cause" meaning in English

Noun