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| mo·tif [ mō tf ] (plural mo·tifs) |
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| Definition: |
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1. architecture design repeated design: a repeated design, shape, or pattern
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2. handicraft design sewn or printed decoration: a repetitive decorative design sewn into or printed on something such as a piece of clothing, or a single example of the pattern
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3. literature theme in work of literature: an important and sometimes recurring theme or idea in a work of literature
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4. music prominent sequence of notes: a short prominent sequence of notes forming the basis for development in a piece of music
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| [Mid-19th century. < French (see motive)] |
