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View usage for: (moʊtiːf) Word forms: plural motifs1. countable nounA motif is a design which is used as a decoration or as part of an artistic pattern. ...a rose motif. 2. countable nounA motif is a theme or idea that is frequently repeated throughout a piece of literature or music. Shipwrecks are a recurring motif in her writings. More Synonyms of motif (məʊˈtiːf) noun1. a distinctive idea, esp a theme elaborated on in a piece of music, literature, etc 2. Also: motive a recurring form or shape in a design or pattern 3. a single added piece of decoration, such as a symbol or name on a jumper, sweatshirt, etc Word origin C19: from French. See motivemotif in American English (moʊˈtif) noun1. a main element, idea, feature, etc. ; specif.,a. a main theme or subject to be elaborated on or developed, as in a piece of music, a book, etc. b. a repeated figure in a design Word origin Fr: see motive Examples of 'motif' in a sentencemotif British English: motif NOUN A motif is a design which is used as a decoration or as part of an artistic pattern. ...a rose motif. - American English: motif
- Brazilian Portuguese: motivo
- Chinese: > 图案用作装饰的
- European Spanish: motivo
- French: motif
- German: Motiv
- Italian: motivo
- Japanese: モティーフ
- Korean: 모티브
- European Portuguese: motivo
- Latin American Spanish: motivo
Chinese translation of 'motif' n (c) - (= design)
基调(調) (jīdiào) (种(種), zhǒng) - (= theme)
主题(題) (zhǔtí) (个(個), gè)
Definition a single decoration, such as a symbol or name on a piece of clothing wallpaper with a rose motif Definition a distinctive idea, esp. a theme elaborated on in a piece of music or literature the motif of magical apples in fairytales Additional synonymsDefinition an abstract or general idea She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west. Synonyms idea, view, image, theory, impression, notion, conception, hypothesis, abstraction, conceptualization Definition an addition that makes something more attractive or ornate We were putting the Christmas decorations up. Synonyms ornament, trimmings, garnish, frill, scroll, spangle, festoon, trinket, bauble, flounce, arabesque, curlicue, furbelow, falderal, cartouch(e) Definition the particular mode in which a thing or person appears The rejoicing took the form of exuberant masquerades. Synonyms mode, character, shape, appearance, arrangement, manifestation, guise, semblance, design- motherhood
- motherland
- motherly
- motif
- motion
- motion picture
- motionless
Additional synonymsDefinition a person's conception of something By the end of the week you will have a clearer idea of the system. Synonyms understanding, thought, view, sense, opinion, concept, impression, judgment, perception, conception, abstraction, estimationDefinition an often repeated image in a literary work The song's title could serve as a leitmotif for her life. Synonyms theme, idea, strain, phrase, melody, motifDefinition anything that adorns someone or something Christmas tree ornaments Synonyms decoration, trimming, accessory, garnish, frill, festoon, trinket, bauble, flounce, gewgaw, knick-knack, furbelow, falderal Definition organized or definite form The glass bottle is the shape of a woman's torso. Synonyms appearance, form, aspect, guise, likeness, semblanceDefinition the person, thing, or topic being dealt with or discussed It was I who first raised the subject of moving to Canada. Synonyms topic, question, issue, matter, point, business, affair, object, theme, substance, subject matter, field of inquiry or reference Definition an often repeated image in a literary work The song's title could serve as a leitmotif for her life. Synonyms theme, idea, strain, phrase, melody, motif |