animating
|an-i-mat-ing|
/ˈænɪmeɪtɪŋ/
(animate)
bring to life
Etymology
'animating' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'animāre,' where 'anima' meant 'breath, soul' and the suffix '-āre' formed verbs meaning 'to make.'
'animāre' transformed into the French word 'animer,' which entered Middle English as 'animate' and formed the modern English present participle 'animating'.
Initially, it meant 'to give life or breath,' later broadening to 'to enliven or energize'; as an adjective, 'animating' came to describe something 'inspiring or invigorating.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'animate'.
The director is animating the final scene by hand.
Adjective 1
having a lively, invigorating, or inspiring effect; enlivening or stirring.
Her animating speech rallied the entire team.
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Last updated: 2025/08/12 07:09