Motif
/moʊˈtiːf/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters
Definition of Motif
noun
- A recurring or dominant element; a theme.
"See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?"
- A short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.
- A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.
- A decorative appliqué design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.
- The physical object or objects repeated at each point of a lattice. Usually atoms or molecules.
Anagrams of Motif
Letter Values
m3
o1
t1
i1
f4
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Motif"
Motif is a 5-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Motif" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "motif" is a medium-scoring word.