motif.
motif
Meaning & usage
motif a recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme
motif a short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work
motive (something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour)
Where this word comes from
From Dutch motief, from Middle Dutch motijf, from Old French motif (Modern French motif), from Late Latin mōtivus.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.