animation

/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/noun

Elementary

1

The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.

2

A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced

3

The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness

4

The condition of being animate or alive.

5

conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category

6

Activities offered by a holiday resort encompassing activities that include movement, joy, leisure and spectacle, such as games, sports, shows, events, etc.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

fyi nation station creation location relation rotation vacation elation haitian

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fyi mish mush shum sram shame smash marshy mashed motion