Simple meaning
What does Motif mean?
A motif is a repeated idea or image in a text.
Dictionary definition
Motif means a repeated idea, image, or pattern in a story or text.
Example sentences
Motif in a sentence
easy
In reading class, we learned what motif means.
medium
The teacher used motif while discussing a story passage and its meaning.
hard
Using motif correctly helped us explain our ideas in writing without turning it into a full essay lesson.
Synonyms
Words like Motif
repeated patternRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
recurring ideaRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
theme elementRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
single detailHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
one-time eventHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Motif word family
Base word
motif
noun
motif
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does motif mean?
Motif means a motif is a repeated idea or image in a text.
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