Motif
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
Framework senses
- §1
- a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
- §2
- a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
- §3
- a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music