animation
Pronunciation: /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The English word “animation” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
- A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
- The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
- The condition of being animate (alive or supernaturally seeming alive).
- conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category
- Activities offered by a holiday resort encompassing activities that include movement, joy, leisure and spectacle, such as games, sports, shows, events, etc.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin animatiō, from animō, equivalent to animate + -ion.
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