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leitmotiv

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun leitmotiv has 1 sense
  1. leitmotiv, leitmotif - a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
    --1 is a kind of tune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase

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Leitmotiv

Noun:

1. a recurring theme or motif in a work of music, literature, or art that represents a specific character, idea, or emotion.

Sample Sentence: The leitmotiv of sadness runs throughout the entire novel, highlighting the protagonist's melancholic journey.

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Noun:

2. a dominant and recurring theme in an individual's life or work.

Sample Sentence: Nature and its preservation is a leitmotiv in the artist's paintings.

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Adjective:

1. (popular) referring to a well-known and widely accepted principle or concept.

Sample Sentence: The leitmotiv approach to education focuses on hands-on learning and student engagement.

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Adjective:

2. (local) referring to something specific or unique to a particular locality or region.

Sample Sentence: The restaurant's menu offers a leitmotiv dish that is prepared using ingredients sourced from local farms.

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