Motto: meaning, definitions and examples
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motto
[ หmษtษส ]
personal philosophy
A motto is a short phrase or sentence that expresses someone's beliefs, ideals, or guiding principles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My motto is 'Carpe Diem' - seize the day.
- The company's motto is 'Quality over quantity.'
heraldry
In heraldry, a motto is a phrase or sentence placed beneath a coat of arms, typically expressing a noble family's aspirations or values.
Synonyms
family motto, heraldic motto
Examples of usage
- Their family motto is 'Semper Fidelis' - always faithful.
Translations
Translations of the word "motto" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lema
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Motto
๐ฎ๐ฉ motto
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะฒัะท
๐ต๐ฑ motto
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท devise
๐ช๐ธ lema
๐น๐ท motto
- slogan
- รถzdeyiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุนุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ motto
๐ธ๐ฐ motto
๐จ๐ณ ๅบงๅณ้ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ moto
๐ฎ๐ธ mottรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผar
๐ฒ๐ฝ lema
Word origin
The word 'motto' originated from the late 16th century, from Italian 'motto', meaning 'a saying'. It has been used to describe a brief statement of beliefs or principles ever since. Mottoes are commonly found in various contexts, from personal mantras to official slogans.