Meaning & Definition of Motif in English
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Motif
/moʊtif/
noun
1. A design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
synonym:
- motif,
- motive
2. A theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
synonym:
- motif,
- motive
3. A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
- "It was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
synonym:
- theme,
- motif