Motif and Strain

Motif

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

Strain and motif are semantically related. in music topic. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a noun "Motif".

Strain

Strain noun - The line of ancestors from whom a person is descended.

Motif and strain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motif" instead a noun "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

How words are described

particular particular motif particular strain
common common motif common strain
certain certain motif certain strain
original original motif original strain
Other adjectives: heavy, strong, constant, big, criminal, unique, major, significant, different.

Both words in one sentence

  • Necromancer It also adds two other necromantic bloodlines; the Burakumin, a Japanese Nosferatu strain with Eastern-themed necromantic powers called Getsumei, and the Apollinaire, who have a Hollywood Voodoo motif.
    Source: Necromancer
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