Motif word meaning and definition
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Meaning and definition for "motif" word
[noun] a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
[noun] a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music
\Mo`tif"\, n. [F.] 1. In literature and the fine arts, a salient feature or element of a composition or work; esp., the theme, or central or dominant feature; specif. (Music), a motive. This motif, of old things lost, is a favorite one for the serious ballade. --R. M. Alden. The design . . . is . . . based on the peacock -- a motif favored by decorative artists of all ages. --R. D. Benn. 2. (Dressmaking) A decorative appliqu['e] design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.
Synonyms for motif
motive, theme
See also: design | figure | idea | idea | melodic theme | musical theme | obbligato | obligato | pattern | theme | thought |
Related terms: bordering, concern, development, element, essence, falling action, focus of attention, focus of interest, foreground detail, fringe, hem, issue, living issue, phrase, recognition, rubric, scheme, setting, skirting, slant, story, thematic development
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Let's analyse "motif" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: FITOM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1340 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
motif: 6 + 9 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six. |
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