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animations

 

[ หŒanษชหˆmeษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digital media

Animations are sequences of images or videos that create the illusion of movement when played in a rapid succession. They are commonly used in movies, video games, advertisements, and educational materials.

Synonyms

animated videos, cartoons, motion graphics

Examples of usage

  • Cartoon animations are popular among children.
  • The company used animations to explain their new product.
  • She creates animations for her YouTube channel.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional expression

Animations can also refer to exaggerated or theatrical gestures or expressions used to convey emotions or reactions. They are often used in theatrical performances, storytelling, and communication.

Synonyms

expressions, gestures, mimicry

Examples of usage

  • The actor's facial animations were captivating.
  • She used animations to express her excitement.
  • His animations added humor to the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "animations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น animaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเคฟเคฎเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Animationen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ animasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั–ะผะฐั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ animacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‹ใƒกใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท animations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ animaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท animasyonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ๋‹ˆ๋ฉ”์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณูˆู… ู…ุชุญุฑูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ animace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ animรกcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠจ็”ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ animacije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfimyndir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะธะผะฐั†ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ animasiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ animaciones

Etymology

The term 'animations' originates from the Latin word 'anima,' meaning soul or life. In the context of digital media, the use of animations has evolved significantly with technological advancements, leading to the creation of immersive and visually appealing experiences. In the realm of emotional expression, animations have been a fundamental part of human communication and storytelling throughout history, allowing individuals to convey complex emotions and narratives through movement and gesture.

See also: animated, animation, inanimate, reanimate, reanimated.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,410, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.