motif in Spanish
motif in Spanish is motivo — motif means a recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
motif in Spanish
motivo
(biochemistry) In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.
What does "motif" mean?
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noun A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
"Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel."
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noun A repeated decorative shape or pattern used in design.
"The wallpaper features a floral motif in gold and cream."
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motif in a sentence
- Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel.
- The composer wove a four-note motif through the entire symphony.
- The wallpaper features a floral motif in gold and cream.
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What is "motif" in Spanish?
"motif" in Spanish is motivo. motif means: A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
How do you use "motif" in a sentence?
Example: "Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel." In Spanish, "motif" is motivo.
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