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- [moh-teef]
- /moʊˈtif/
- /məʊˈtiːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-teef]
- /moʊˈtif/
Definitions of motifs word
- noun motifs a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work. 1
- noun motifs a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design, as in a painting or on wallpaper. 1
- noun motifs a dominant idea or feature: the profit motif of free enterprise. 1
- noun motifs Plural form of motif. 1
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Origin of motifs
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1840-50; See origin at motive
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Parts of speech for Motifs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
motifs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
motifs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for motifs
noun motifs
- designs — Plural form of design.
- patterns — a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
- images — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
- decorations — Plural form of decoration.
- shapes — Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe.
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