- motif mo·tif n
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motivo
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motif — [ mɔtif ] n. m. • 1361; de l a. adj. motif « qui met en mouvement »; bas lat. motivus « mobile » 1 ♦ Mobile d ordre psychologique, raison d agir, et par ext. de ressentir. Quel est le motif de votre visite ? « Il me paraît impossible de… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Motif — Mo tif, n. [F.] Motive. [archaic] [1913 Webster] 2. 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[3]. See also {leitmotif}.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
motif — (mo tif) s. m. 1° Ce qui pousse à faire une chose. • Je sais par quel motif vous m êtes si contraire, CORN. Nicom. V, 10. • Phèdre enchérit souvent [sur Ésope] par un motif de gloire, LA FONT. Fabl. IV, 18. • Le motif seul fait le mérite… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
motif — mo·tif mō tēf n a distinctive usu. recurrent molecular sequence (as of amino acids or base pairs) or structural elements (as of secondary protein structures) <a simple protein motif consisting of two alpha helices> * * * mo·tif (mo… … Medical dictionary
motif — mo|tif [ mou tif ] noun count * 1. ) a shape or pattern that is repeated in a design or decoration: wallpaper with a pink floral motif bold patterns based upon cultural themes and motifs 2. ) an idea, subject, or pattern that is frequently… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
motif — mo|tif [məuˈti:f US mou ] n [Date: 1800 1900; : French; Origin: Old French; MOTIVE1] 1.) an idea, subject, or image that is regularly repeated and developed in a book, film, work of art etc ▪ The theme of creation is a recurrent motif in Celtic… … Dictionary of contemporary English
motif — mo•tif [[t]moʊˈtif[/t]] n. 1) a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work 2) a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design • Etymology: 1840–50; < F; see motive … From formal English to slang
motif — mo·tif || məʊ tɪËf n. main idea, predominant subject, recurring theme; unique design (of a piece of art, music, book, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
motif — mo·tif … English syllables
motif — /moʊˈtif / (say moh teef), /ˈmoʊtəf / (say mohtuhf) noun 1. a recurring subject or theme for development or treatment, as in art, literature, or music. 2. a distinctive figure in a design, as of wallpaper. 3. a dominant idea or feature. {French.… …
Examples of the motif of harmful sensation in fiction — This is a chronological list of examples of the motif of harmful sensation in modern fiction. Before 1901*In Stendhal s 1817 Naples and Florence: A Journey from Milan to Reggio , the eponymous Stendhal syndrome is outlined. *Edgar Allan Poe s… … Wikipedia
