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1. (n.) motif
a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
2. motif
a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design.
Etymology: (1840–50; < F; see motive)
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1. (noun) motif, motive
a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
2. (noun) motif, motive
a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
3. (noun) theme, motif
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
"it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) motif
motive
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