animation

Meaning

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.

Concepts

animation

vitality

liveliness

vivacity

life

spiritedness

vivification

spirit

energy

sprightliness

invigoration

gusto

briskness

living

elan

enthusiasm

vividness

agility

quickness

verve

vigor

vigour

activeness

dash

nimbleness

brio

aliveness

vivaciousness

esprit

blowing

breath

breeze

gust of wind

inspiration

whiff

wind

motion picture

moving image

video

bustle

actuality

happiness and sorrow

presence

ups and downs

animating

animated cartoon

exuberance

flair

breathing after

go

heat

sparkle

cheerfulness

reanimation

resuscitation

revitalization

revivification

encouragement

encouragment

buoyancy

crispness

friskiness

gayness

jauntiness

luridness

raciness

rompishness

snappiness

spiciness

spryness

vibrancy

elan vital

legs

life force

vital force

breeziness

consciousness

essence

mind

soul

enlivenment

stirring

cartoon

knack

promptness

smartness

adroitness

speed

motion

movement

frame

alacrity

lilt

activity

Pronounced as (IPA)

/æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Etymology

From Latin animatio, from animare, equivalent to animate + -ion.

Sentences

Note: All series were co-produced with Universal Animation Studios .