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Motif

🔄 Synonyms of "Motif"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
themenoun	A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.
motivenoun	An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Motif"

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Word	Definition
themenoun	A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.
motivenoun	An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.
leitmotivnoun	Alternative form of leitmotif. [(music) A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.]
leitmotifnoun	(by extension) A recurring theme.
patternnoun	Model, example.
rationalenoun	An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
purposenoun	The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
reasonnoun	(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
causenoun	(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
motivationnoun	An incentive or reason for doing something.
groundnoun	The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
bonanoun	The former name of Annaba, Algeria.
mantranoun	(by extension) A slogan or phrase often repeated.
reasonsnoun	(law, plural only) A written judgment or ruling by a judge or similar decision maker.
subjectnoun	The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
designnoun	A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
ideanoun	More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
imagenoun	A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art.