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motif meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of motif at MeaningMonkey.org. motif meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.MOTIF noun
Definition of motif (noun)
- a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
- synonyms: motive
- a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
- synonyms: motive
- a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
- "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
- synonyms: theme
Source: Princeton University Wordnet