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мотив — meaning in English

motiv

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English meaning

  • melody noun A sequence of musical notes that forms a recognisable tune.
  • motif noun A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
  • motive noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
  • purpose noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
  • reason noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
  • sake noun The purpose, reason, or benefit behind doing something (used in phrases like "for the sake of").
  • tune noun A short, memorable melody or piece of music.

Senses

мотив is used for these senses in English:

  • melody A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.
  • purpose (Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
  • reason An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
  • sake cause, interest or account
  • tune A melody.

motif — full definition

  1. noun A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
  2. noun A repeated decorative shape or pattern used in design.

Related Bulgarian words