motto

mot·to

M0445400 (mŏt′ō) n. pl. mot·toes or mot·tos A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal: "We explain that when someone is cruel, or acts like a bully, you don't stoop to their level—no, our motto is 'when they go low, we go high'" (Michelle Obama).

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[Italian, word, motto, probably from Vulgar Latin *mōttum, word; see mot.]

motto

(ˈmɒtəʊ) n, pl -toes or -tos1. (Heraldry) a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc, esp when part of a coat of arms2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a short explanatory phrase inscribed on or attached to something3. (Poetry) a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker4. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book5. (Music, other) a recurring musical phrase[C16: via Italian from Latin muttum utterance]

mot•to

(ˈmɒt oʊ)

n., pl. -toes, -tos. 1. a maxim adopted as an expression of one's guiding principle. 2. a phrase or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a group, often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc. [1580–90; < Italian < Late Latin muttum utterance. compare mot]

Thesaurus

Noun

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motto - a favorite saying of a sect or political groupcatchword, shibboleth, sloganlocution, saying, expression - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"catch phrase, catchphrase - a phrase that has become a catchwordmantra - a commonly repeated word or phrase; "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra"rallying cry, war cry, watchword, battle cry, cry - a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"

motto

noun saying, slogan, maxim, rule, cry, formula, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, precept, byword, watchword, tag-line What is your regiment's motto?

motto

noun1. A usually pithy and familiar statement expressing an observation or principle generally accepted as wise or true:adage, aphorism, byword, maxim, proverb, saw, saying.2. A rallying term used by proponents of a cause:battle cry, call to arms, call to battle, cry, rallying cry, war cry.

Translations

座右铭格言箴言警句

motto

(ˈmotəu) – plural ˈmottoes – noun1. (a short sentence or phrase which expresses) a principle of behaviour etc. `Honesty is the best policy' is my motto; a school motto. 座右銘，格言 座右铭，格言，箴言 2. a printed saying etc, often found inside a Christmas cracker. 標語 警句