| animal spirits |
the quality of one who is in high spirits and good health; vitality. |
| animate |
to rouse or bring to life. [9 definitions] |
| animated |
full of activity, spirit, or excitement. [3 definitions] |
| animated cartoon |
a motion picture made by photographing a sequence of drawings showing stages of movement, so as to create the illusion of motion when the images are projected in quick succession. |
| animation |
the act or result of animating or causing to be lively. [4 definitions] |
| animato |
in a lively and animated style or manner (used as a musical direction). |
| animator |
one that animates. [2 definitions] |
| animatron ics |
electronic technology used to animate puppets or other figures. |
| anime |
an animated film or video that, typically, is of Japanese origin, is richly illustrated, and employs magical characters and themes. |
| animism |
the belief that the universe and all of its material objects, beings, and phenomena possess a spirit or consciousness. [3 definitions] |
| animosity |
strong dislike or active hostility. |
| animus |
motivating force; intention. [3 definitions] |
| anion |
a negatively charged ion. |
| anise |
a plant with small clusters of flowers and licorice-flavored seeds. [2 definitions] |
| aniseed |
the seed of the anise plant, used as flavoring and in medicine. |
| anisette |
a liqueur flavored with anise. |
| anisole |
a clear aromatic liquid synthesized esp. for use in perfumes. |
| anisotropic |
having one or more physical property that differs depending on the direction of measurement. [2 definitions] |
| Ankara |
the capital of Turkey. |
| ankh |
in Egyptian art, a cross with a loop at the top, symbolic of life. |
| ankle |
the joint between the leg and the foot; part of the leg just above the foot. |