MOTIF


Meaning of MOTIF in English

n. 1 a distinctive feature or dominant idea in artistic or literary composition. 2 Mus. = FIGURE n. 10. 3 an ornament of lace etc. sewn separately on a garment. 4 an ornament on a vehicle identifying the maker, model, etc.

[ F (as MOTIVE) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.