animation

CEFRB1

/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of making drawings or models appear to move.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    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

Examples

  • He told of his adventures with animation.

  • The animation is on the air even in other countries.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness

  2. The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.

  3. The condition of being animate or alive.

More examples

In context

  • […] by the animation of the same soul quickening that whole frame.

  • He recited the story with great animation.

  • Perhaps an inanimate thing supplies me, while I am speaking, with whatever I possess of animation.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Learned borrowing from Latin animatiō, from animō, equivalent to animate + -ion.