American Dictionary
Definition motif in American English
motif
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/moʊˈtif/
1
a shape or pattern that is repeated in a design or decoration
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2
an idea, subject, or pattern that is frequently repeated in a piece of literature, art, etc.
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