animations
|an-i-ma-tions|
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/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃənz/
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/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)nz/
(animation)
bringing to life
Etymology
'animation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'animatio' from 'animare' (root 'anima'), where 'anima' meant 'breath, soul' and 'animare' meant 'to give life.'
'animatio' passed into Old French as 'animacion' and into Middle English as 'animacioun,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'animation.'
Initially, it meant 'a bringing to life or imparting of life/spirit,' and it later expanded to denote the film/graphics technique and the sense of 'liveliness' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'animation'.
These animations were created by independent artists.
Noun 2
animated films or sequences; multiple separate animated works.
The festival showcased short animations from around the world.
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Noun 3
the processes or techniques of creating motion from still images, in multiple types or instances (e.g., 2D and 3D animations).
The software supports physics-based and skeletal animations.
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Noun 4
instances or displays of liveliness or energy in behavior or conversation.
Their discussions were full of lively animations despite the late hour.
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Last updated: 2025/08/12 07:52