Added 8 October 2026
animation
/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ noun
In Latin: animātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about animation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
- 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
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The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
He recited the story with great animation.
Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin animatiō, from animō, equivalent to animate + -ion.
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