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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

  1. noun Careful thought given to something before deciding or acting.
  2. noun Thoughtfulness and care for the needs or feelings of others.
  3. noun In law, something of value exchanged as part of a binding agreement.

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