Animation

Pronunciation: /ˌæn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of animation

noun the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move

Example Sentences

A1 I like to watch cartoons with colorful animation.

A2 The children were entertained by the animated movie's vibrant animation.

B1 The animation in the video game was incredibly realistic.

B2 The animation studio won an award for their innovative use of technology.

C1 The animation industry is constantly evolving with new techniques and software.

C2 The company specializes in high-quality animation for films and commercials.

Examples of animation in a Sentence

formal The animation in the film was beautifully crafted and really brought the characters to life.

informal I love watching cartoons with cool animation, it's so fun to see the characters in action.

slang The animation in that video game is sick, it looks so realistic.

figurative Her storytelling had a certain animation to it, as if the words themselves were dancing off the page.

Grammatical Forms of animation

• past tense: animated
• plural: animations
• comparative: more animated
• superlative: most animated
• present tense: animate
• future tense: will animate
• perfect tense: have animated
• continuous tense: is animating
• singular: animation
• positive degree: animated
• infinitive: to animate
• gerund: animating
• participle: animated

Origin and Evolution of animation

First Known Use: 1598 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'animation' originated from the Latin word 'animatio', which means 'breath' or 'soul'. It was derived from the verb 'animare', meaning 'to give life to'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of giving life or spirit to something, the word 'animation' evolved to refer specifically to the technique of creating moving images through a series of still pictures. It has since expanded to encompass various forms of animated media, including cartoons, films, and video games.