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moto

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English meaning

  • back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  • element noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
  • ex noun A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
  • mother noun A female parent.
  • original adj The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
  • root noun The underground part of a plant that anchors it and draws in water and nutrients.
  • yuan noun The basic unit of currency in China.

Senses

元 is used for these senses in English:

  • Yuan dynasty A Chinese dynasty that lasted from 1271–1368 C.E.
  • back (not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
  • element (set theory) One of the objects in a set.
  • ex- former
  • mother (figuratively) A source or origin.
  • original (not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
  • proper Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
  • root (figurative) The primary source; origin.

back — full definition

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

element — full definition

  1. noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
  2. noun In chemistry, a substance made of only one type of atom, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
  3. noun A small but noticeable amount of a quality, or a heating part inside an appliance.

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