The process of making films, videos, or computer games in which drawings, models, or images of people and animals seem to move.
anim+ation
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
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anim
life; spirit
Related forms: anim · 25 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesNot alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lacking the qualities of life.
in+anim+ate
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
in complete agreement; sharing the same opinion or view.
un+anim+ous
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
To give life or energy to something; to make something lively or active.
anim+ate
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
full of life, excitement, or activity; lively
anim+ate+ed
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
A strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or anger.
anim+osity
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
A living creature that is not a plant, typically able to move voluntarily and react to its surroundings.
anim+al
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
a feeling of strong dislike or hatred, often with a desire to oppose or harm someone or something.
anim+us
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
Complete agreement among a group of people.
un+anim+ity
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
to comment critically or express censure
anim+ad+vert
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
equ+anim+ity
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
The quality of being kind, generous, and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
magn+anim+ity
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
magn+anim+ous
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
lacking courage; timid or cowardly.
pusill+anim+ous
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
(in jungian psychology) the feminine part of a man's personality, in contrast to the animus.
anima
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
The belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls or consciousness.
anim+ism
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
A person who believes that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls or consciousness.
anim+ist
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
a person who makes animated films or cartoons.
anim+ator
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
Giving life, energy, or spirit to something; making something lively or vigorous.
anim+at+ing
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
Relating to the belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls or consciousness.
anim+ist+ic
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
to bring something back to life or activity
re+animate
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
in a lively, energetic, and enthusiastic way
anim+ate+edly
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
The act or process of restoring life or consciousness to someone or something.
re+anim+ation
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
in a way that involves or is characterized by complete agreement or unity
un+anim+ously
Shared component: anim · life; spirit
in a way that is kind, generous, and forgiving, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful
magn+anim+ously
Shared component: anim · life; spirit