animation
Animation describes both the technical process of creating moving images from static drawings or models and the quality of being full of life, energy, or excitement. In a C1 context, it often refers to the vivacity and spirit shown in a person's speech or gestures.
Examples
3 of 5The children watched the latest Pixar film with such animation that they didn't even hear their mother calling them.
The children watched the latest Pixar film with such energy and excitement that they didn't even hear their mother calling them.
The keynote speaker delivered his presentation with considerable animation, successfully engaging the entire auditorium.
The keynote speaker delivered his presentation with considerable spirit and energy, successfully engaging the entire auditorium.
I really dig the choppy animation style they used for that new music video.
I really like the jerky animation style they used for that new music video.
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Memory Tip
Think of the word 'animal.' An animal is a living, breathing, moving creature. Animation is the process of giving that 'life' or 'movement' to something.
Quick Quiz
Despite the long hours and exhaustion, the team discussed the new project with surprising ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: animation
Examples
The children watched the latest Pixar film with such animation that they didn't even hear their mother calling them.
everydayThe children watched the latest Pixar film with such energy and excitement that they didn't even hear their mother calling them.
The keynote speaker delivered his presentation with considerable animation, successfully engaging the entire auditorium.
formalThe keynote speaker delivered his presentation with considerable spirit and energy, successfully engaging the entire auditorium.
I really dig the choppy animation style they used for that new music video.
informalI really like the jerky animation style they used for that new music video.
Academic studies suggest that complex animation can sometimes lead to cognitive overload if not properly structured for the learner.
academicAcademic studies suggest that complex moving graphics can sometimes lead to cognitive overload if not properly structured for the learner.
We need to incorporate high-quality 3D animation into our product launch to demonstrate the internal mechanics effectively.
businessWe need to incorporate high-quality 3D moving graphics into our product launch to demonstrate the internal mechanics effectively.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
full of animation
showing a lot of energy and excitement
bring to life
to give animation or spirit to something stagnant
spirit of animation
the underlying energy or driving force behind a movement
Often Confused With
Animus refers to hostility or ill feeling, whereas animation refers to energy or moving images.
Animosity is strong hostility, while animation is the state of being lively.
Usage Notes
When using animation to mean 'liveliness', it is often uncountable (e.g., 'He spoke with much animation'). When referring to films or digital sequences, it can be countable or uncountable depending on whether you mean the medium or specific works.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'animation' only for cartoons, forgetting that at an advanced level, it is a very common synonym for 'vivacity' or 'enthusiasm' in human behavior.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'animal.' An animal is a living, breathing, moving creature. Animation is the process of giving that 'life' or 'movement' to something.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'animationem', meaning 'a bestowing of life', derived from 'anima' (soul, spirit, life).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern Western media, animation has moved beyond 'children's cartoons' to become a respected medium for complex adult storytelling and high-end commercial marketing.
Quick Quiz
Despite the long hours and exhaustion, the team discussed the new project with surprising ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: animation
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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