motif

Etymology
From (1848), with the meaning of "main idea or theme". .

Noun

 * 1) A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.
 * 2)  A short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.
 * 3) A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.
 * 4)  A decorative appliqué design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.
 * 5)  The physical object or objects repeated at each point of a lattice. Usually atoms or molecules.
 * 6)  A basic element of a move in terms of why the piece moves and how it supports the fulfilment of a stipulation.
 * 7)  In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.
 * 1)  In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.

Related terms

 * phosphomotif
 * motify
 * motify
 * motify

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Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) motive
 * 2) pattern, design
 * 1) pattern, design
 * 1) pattern, design
 * 1) pattern, design
 * 1) pattern, design

Etymology
From, from , from (Modern ), from.

Noun

 * 1) a recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.
 * 2)  a short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.
 * 3)  something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour.
 * 1)  a short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.
 * 2)  something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour.
 * 1)  something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour.