animation

noun

an·​i·​ma·​tion ˌa-nə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce animation (audio)
1
: the act of animating : the state of being animate or animated
2
3
: the preparation of animated cartoons

Examples of animation in a Sentence

The animation for the film took over two years to complete. The studio used computer animation for some of the special effects. The website has hundreds of animations you can download.
Recent Examples on the Web This curriculum suits various proficiency levels and encompasses multiple topics, including mobile programming, iOS mobile integration, 3D animation, and more. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 29 Feb. 2024 However, the intricacies of animation have often been a barrier for many. Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024 An animation of a cute fluffy creature that could easily be in a Disney+ show or Illumination Entertainment film. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Here’s an animation of a Titan’s hand reaching out from under the Fortnite map, part of the event launching the season. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 In a 2019 Variety article, the author credits Dora the Explorer with ushering in a wave of inclusive animation. Staff Author, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 If Sora makes roles in reference animation, concept art and storyboarding redundant, these industry professionals may find themselves out of a job, Mintz said. Angela Yang, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024 In animation, the whooshing and whipping water that Katara bent was gorgeously, and unrealistically, a deep blue. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 Kent Melton, the animation sculptor who created maquettes made of clay for iconic characters found in movies including Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, The Incredibles and Coraline, has died. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of animation was in 1597

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Cite this Entry

“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

animation

noun
an·​i·​ma·​tion ˌan-ə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce animation (audio)
1
: the state of being animate or animated
2
a
: a film made by photographing a series of positions of objects (as puppets)
3
: the making of animations

Medical Definition

animation

noun
an·​i·​ma·​tion ˌan-ə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce animation (audio)
: the state of being animate or animated see suspended animation

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