Definitions for motto
ˈmɒt oʊmot·to

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. motto, slogan, catchword, shibbolethnoun

   a favorite saying of a sect or political group

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. mottonoun

   A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.

2. mottonoun

   A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

   "It was the motto of a bishop eminent for his piety and good works, ... Serve God, and be cheerful." -Addison.

3. Etymology: motto (a word, a saying), muttum (a mutter, a grunt).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mottonoun

   A sentence added to a device, or prefixed to any thing written.

   Etymology: motto, Italian.

   It may be said to be the motto of human nature, rather to suffer than to die. Roger L'Estrange, Fables.

   We ought to be meek-spirited, till we are assured of the honesty of our ancestors; for covetousness and circumvention make no good motto for a coat. Collier.

   It was the motto of a bishop eminent for his piety and good works in king Charles the second’s reign, Inservi Deo & lætare, Serve God and be chearful. Joseph Addison, Freeholder.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Motto

   A motto (derived from the Latin muttum, 'mutter', by way of Italian motto, 'word' or 'sentence') is a sentence or phrase expressing a belief or purpose, or the general motivation or intention of an individual, family, social group, or organisation. Mottos (or mottoes) are usually found predominantly in written form (unlike slogans, which may also be expressed orally), and may stem from long traditions of social foundations, or from significant events, such as a civil war or a revolution. A motto may be in any language, but Latin has been widely used, especially in the Western world.

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1. motto

   A motto is a concise phrase or slogan that encapsulates a guiding principle, belief, or purpose of an individual, group, organization, or community. It often serves as an inspiring or memorable statement that represents the values, goals, or ideals that are fundamental to the entity it represents. Mottos are commonly used as rallying cries, brand identities, or core principles to guide decision-making and inspire action.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mottonoun

   a sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment

2. Mottonoun

   a sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim

3. Etymology: [It. motto a word, a saying, L. muttum a mutter, a grunt, cf. muttire, mutire, to mutter, mumble; prob. of imitative origin. Cf. Mot a word.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Motto

   A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used in the Western world. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments. In informal ways, it can be a rule or slogan someone follows, or lives their life by.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Motto

   mot′ō, n. a short sentence or phrase prefixed in anything intimating the subject of it: a phrase attached to a coat-of-arms: a paper packet containing a sweetmeat, cracker, &c., together with a scrap of paper bearing a motto—a motto-kiss:—pl. Mottoes (mot′ōz).—adj. Mott′oed. [Low L. muttum—muttīre, to mutter.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. motto

   In heraldry, is a word or short sentence which forms an accompaniment to a coat of arms, crest, or household badge. In modern heraldry it is customary to place the motto in an escrol either above the crest or below the shield.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MOTTO

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Motto is ranked #18262 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Motto surname appeared 1,521 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Motto.
   
   88.1% or 1,340 total occurrences were White.
   7.5% or 114 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.3% or 36 total occurrences were Black.
   1% or 16 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Saying

How to pronounce motto?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say motto in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of motto in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of motto in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of motto in a Sentence

1. Lewis Hamilton:

   My dad told me when I was six or seven years old never to give up and that's kind of the family motto, i was pushing as hard as I could, I was hopeful that I might be able to win today but didn't have it in the tyres unfortunately.

2. Pam Kelly:

   I want to start helping others to achieve their goals, they say, once you become a soldier, you're always a soldier, and that's what my motto is today.

3. Francis Collins:

   This is like the Boy Scout motto,' Be Prepared,'.

4. Charles Lamb:

   My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.

5. Leon Theron:

   There's a motto at Toyota Constantia, a Japanese phrase' genji kembutso,' it means go the source and see for yourself. That is the secret of Toyota Constantia, being local in every market where it serves. They have gone to the source and tried to say... how do we respond to those issues ?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=motto
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Motto
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=motto
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motto
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motto
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=motto
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=motto
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html