English · Arts & Literature
animation
/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/]
moving drawn images
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The technique of making drawings or models appear to move, as in cartoons and animated films.
Example
Modern animation can create entire worlds and characters that look astonishingly lifelike on screen.
Modern animation can create entire worlds and characters that look astonishingly lifelike on screen.
Etymology
From Latin 'animatio' (a giving of life), from 'animare' (to give life to).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for cartoons, computer animation, and stop-motion films.