81 Synonyms for Motif: background, argument

motif (81 synonym found)

Motif has 81 synonyms. The top synonyms for motif are background, argument, gimmick, incident, twist, architecture, recognition, mythos and 73 more. Another word for motif is background. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for motif?

A common synonym for motif is background. Other synonyms include argument, gimmick, incident, twist.

How many synonyms does motif have?

Motif has 81 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does motif mean?

(n): a recurring or dominant element; a theme; a short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work Example: "see how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?"

Definition of motif:

(n) : a recurring or dominant element; a theme; a short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work

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

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