animation

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular animation

Plural animations

An animation of a horse galloping.

1. Animation is a way of making a movie from many still images or drawings. The images are put together one after another, and then played at a fast speed to give the illusion of movement.

   Adventure Time is a great animation.

2. Animation is the mental state of a person when given individual is feeling vivid, energetic, excited or happy.

Related words

• animate
• cartoon