noun🔗ShareMotiv, ThemaA recurring or dominant element; a theme."See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?"Sehen Sie, wie der Künstler das Rollenmotiv in der gesamten Arbeit wiederholt?artstyleliteraturemusiccultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMotiv, ThemaA short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work."The composer used a simple four-note motif throughout the song, weaving it into different sections and variations. "Der Komponist verwendete ein einfaches Vier-Noten-Motiv im gesamten Lied und webte es in verschiedene Abschnitte und Variationen ein.musicartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDekorelement, MusterA decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern."The wallpaper in the bathroom has a seashell motif, repeated across the entire wall. "Die Tapete im Badezimmer hat ein Muschelmuster, das sich über die gesamte Wand wiederholt.artstylefigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDekoratives Muster, VerzierungA decorative appliqué design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming."The seamstress used a delicate lace motif to trim the edges of the wedding dress. "Die Schneiderin verwendete ein zartes Spitzenmuster, um die Kanten des Brautkleides zu verzieren.artappearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMotiv, BauelementThe physical object or objects repeated at each point of a lattice. Usually atoms or molecules."In the crystal structure of salt, the sodium chloride molecule acts as the repeating motif throughout the lattice. "In der Kristallstruktur von Salz fungiert das Natriumchlorid-Molekül als sich wiederholendes Motiv im gesamten Gitter.chemistryphysicsmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMotiv, BeweggrundA basic element of a move in terms of why the piece moves and how it supports the fulfilment of a stipulation."The recurring motif in Sarah's weekly schedule is the need to balance schoolwork with family time. "Das wiederkehrende Motiv in Sarahs Wochenplan ist die Notwendigkeit, Schularbeiten und Familienzeit in Einklang zu bringen.gamestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMotiv, MusterIn a nucleotide or amino-acid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance."Scientists discovered a repeating motif in the DNA sequence of a certain type of bacteria, suggesting it might be involved in cell growth. "Wissenschaftler entdeckten ein sich wiederholendes Motiv in der DNA-Sequenz einer bestimmten Bakterienart, was darauf hindeutet, dass es am Zellwachstum beteiligt sein könnte.biologybiochemistrysciencestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading