Motif and Problem

Motif

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

Usage example: the motif of mute figures standing in lonely isolation is a recurrent one in the artist's works

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

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

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Motif and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motif" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

particular	particular motif	particular problem
similar	similar motif	similar problem
common	common motif	common problem
specific	specific motif	specific problem
Other adjectives: certain, original, obvious, small, entire, constant, big, slight, main, personal, key, major, frequent, general, significant, primary, basic, different, recurring, giant, medical, aforementioned.

It will probably become a much bigger problem if Atlus ever localizes Blaze Union, where Gulcasa's fire motif is even more important.

Source: Video Game / Yggdra Union
The movie focuses on teenager Justin Cobb as he copes with his thumb-sucking problem, and on his experiments with hypnosis, sex, and drugs.This movie provides examples of: Animal Motif: Justins power animal is a deer.

Source: Film / Thumbsucker

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