🎭motif

noun
/moʊˈtiːf/

Meaning

A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.

Example Sentences

The motif of love is central to the novel.

Synonyms

theme, pattern, concept, idea, design

Antonyms

randomness, disorganization

Collocations

literary motif, design motif, recurring motif

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