animation

An animation of a collapsing building.

Meaning

Noun

  • The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
  • The technique of making inanimate objects or drawings appear to move in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) so produced
  • The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
  • The condition of being animate or 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.

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Origin

  • From Latin animatio, from animare, equivalent to animate + -ion.

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