Motif and Precedent

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Motif noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

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Precedent and motif are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Motif".

Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

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Motif and precedent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motif" instead a noun "Precedent".

clear	clear motif	clear precedent
similar	similar motif	similar precedent
certain	certain motif	certain precedent
original	original motif	original precedent
Other adjectives: obvious, strong, entire, important, ancient, general.

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