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motifs

/moʊˈtiːfs/ /məˈtiːfs/

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A recurring or dominant element; a theme.

Examples :

"See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?"

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A short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.

Examples :

"The composer used simple musical motifs, like a three-note sequence, throughout the song, subtly repeating them to create a sense of unity. "

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A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.

Examples :

"The wallpaper in the living room features floral motifs repeated across its surface. "

art style culture figure appearance

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A decorative appliqué design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.

Examples :

"The seamstress added small floral motifs of velvet to the collar of the jacket, giving it a unique and elegant touch. "

art appearance style material

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The physical object or objects repeated at each point of a lattice. Usually atoms or molecules.

Examples :

"In the crystal structure of salt, sodium and chlorine atoms are the repeating motifs. "

material chemistry physics structure

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A basic element of a move in terms of why the piece moves and how it supports the fulfilment of a stipulation.

Examples :

"In chess problems, the repeated motifs of queen sacrifices followed by knight forks showcase the strategic elements used to force checkmate. "

game technical element

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In a nucleotide or amino-acid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.

Examples :

""Scientists studying the virus identified specific nucleotide motifs that are essential for its replication, suggesting these sequences are a good target for antiviral drugs." "

biology biochemistry structure