motif

definition: a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: motive
definition: a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: theme
definition: a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: motive

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