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motif

Posted on November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 by admin

noun

mo tif
1. a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work.
We see the artist’s wave motif in many of her paintings.

2. a similar dominant or recurring element in folk tales, advertising or political campaigns, or the like.
The theft of fire is a common motif in folklore and myth.

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