animation
|an/i/ma/tion|
/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən/
bringing to life
Etymology
'animation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'animatio,' where 'anima' meant 'soul' or 'life.'
'animatio' transformed into the French word 'animation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'animation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of giving life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creating motion pictures.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of creating motion and shape change illusion by means of the rapid display of a sequence of static images that minimally differ from each other.
The animation in the movie was breathtaking.
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Noun 2
liveliness or energy; the state of being full of life or vigor.
Her animation was contagious, lifting everyone's spirits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35