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motto

 

[ หˆmษ’tษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal philosophy

A motto is a short phrase or sentence that expresses someone's beliefs, ideals, or guiding principles.

Synonyms

credo, maxim, saying

Examples of usage

  • My motto is 'Carpe Diem' - seize the day.
  • The company's motto is 'Quality over quantity.'
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Motto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ motto

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฒั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒƒใƒˆใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท devise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท motto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจํ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ motto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบงๅณ้“ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mottรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lema

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,551, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.