Definitions for motto
ˈmɒt oʊmot·to

Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. motto, slogan, catchword, shibboleth(noun)

   a favorite saying of a sect or political group

Wiktionary(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. motto(Noun)

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

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

2. motto(Noun)

   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.

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

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1. Motto(noun)

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

   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.]

2. Motto(noun)

   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

   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.]

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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.

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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.]

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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.

How to pronounce motto?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Hank Aaron:

   My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.

2. Rene Albrecht:

   She may wait until a review of the ECB's monetary policy has been conducted in order to decide if Draghi's motto remains valid.

3. Richard Nelson Bolles:

   There is a vast world of work out there in this country, where at least 111 million people are employed in this country alone--many of whom are bored out of their minds. All day long. Not for nothing is their motto TGIF -- 'Thank God It's Friday.' They live for the weekends, when they can go do what they really want to do.

4. Candice Miller:

   Each quarter serves as a reminder of the ideals, landmarks, and people from each state, as well as this nation’s great motto, ‘out of many, one,’.

5. Susan Lynn:

   Our national motto and founding documents are the cornerstone of freedom, and we should teach our children about these things, in God We Trust.

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