animation

/,æni'meiʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state of being full of life, energy, or activity: "Animation" refers to the quality of being lively, spirited, and vigorous.
    • The technique of creating moving images from sequences of still drawings or models: In film and media, "animation" is the process of making animated cartoons or films.
    • The act of giving life or liveliness to something: "Animation" can mean the action of imparting vitality or vigor.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The children's faces were full of animation as they opened their presents.
    • She studied 3D animation at university.
    • The speaker delivered his talk with great animation.
Advanced Usage
  • "Suspended animation": A state in which life processes are slowed down or halted, often used in science fiction or theoretical biology.
    • The astronaut was placed in suspended animation for the long journey.
Variants and Related Words
  • Animate (verb): To give life or motion to; to make lively.
    • A great teacher can animate a dull subject.
  • Animated (adjective): Lively; full of spirit and energy.
    • They had an animated discussion about politics.
  • Animator (noun): A person who creates animations.
    • He is the lead animator for the studio.
Synonyms
  • Liveliness: The quality of being full of life and energy.
  • Vitality: The state of being strong and active; energy.
  • Exuberance: The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
Related Phrases
  • With animation: In a lively and energetic manner.
    • She spoke with animation about her travels.
Related Idioms
  • To lend animation to: To make something more lively or interesting.
    • His jokes lent animation to the otherwise formal dinner.
Noun
  1. general activity and motion
  2. the making of animated cartoons
  3. the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
  4. quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
  5. the property of being able to survive and grow
    • the vitality of a seed
  6. the condition of living or the state of being alive
    • while there's life there's hope
    • life depends on many chemical and physical processes