моти́в — meaning in English
motiv
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English meaning
- consideration noun Careful thought given to something before deciding or acting.
- ditty noun A short, simple, and often catchy song.
- incentive noun Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.
- 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.
- riff noun A short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.
- sake noun The purpose, reason, or benefit behind doing something (used in phrases like "for the sake of").
- spring noun The season between winter and summer, when plants begin to grow again.
- tune noun A short, memorable melody or piece of music.
Senses
моти́в is used for these senses in English:
- consideration Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
- ditty A short, simple verse or song.
- incentive Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
- melody A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.
- motif A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.
- motive (law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]
- 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.
consideration — full definition
- noun Careful thought given to something before deciding or acting.
- noun Thoughtfulness and care for the needs or feelings of others.
- noun In law, something of value exchanged as part of a binding agreement.