Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » animation

animation

Listen See in Thesaurus See in a sentence

Animation is the act of giving life. (noun)

An artist creating a cartoon is an example of an act of animation.

YourDictionary Definitions. Copyright © 2012 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See animation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an animating or being animated
an animate condition; life
vivacity; brisk, lively quality
the preparation of animated cartoons
animated cartoon

See animation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ănˌə-māˈshən)

noun

The act, process, or result of imparting life, interest, spirit, motion, or activity.
The quality or condition of being alive, active, spirited, or vigorous.
a. The art or process of preparing animated cartoons.
b. An animated cartoon.

Learn more about animation

» animation synonyms

» animation computer definition

» animation medical definition

» animation sentence examples

Related Articles

» Art Terms and Definitions

» When Did the Simpsons First Appear on Television?

» When Did Walt Disney Die?

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

» about 109 more...

animation (synonyms)

animation (computer)

animation (medical)