Meaning & use
animation
The technique of creating the illusion of movement using a sequence of drawings or images.
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The studio spent three years on the animation for its latest feature film.
She studied computer animation so she could design characters for video games.
A note on using this word
Also means liveliness or energy in behavior, as in 'she spoke with great animation.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Liveliness, energy, or excitement shown in speech or movement.
He described the trip with such animation that everyone wanted to visit too.
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