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From Latin anima (breath, soul, life) and animus (spirit, mind). Bridges biology and emotion — animal (a living, breathing being), animate (to give life), animation (bringing to life), and animosity (hostile spirit). Compounds with prefixes reveal attitudes: unanimous (one spirit), magnanimous (great-souled), equanimity (even-tempered spirit).
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animal
In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy...; Of or relating to animals
animalistic
Resembling an animal; savage or driven by physical instincts
animality
The animal or instinctive physical nature of a person or creature
animals
Living creatures that move and consume other organisms
animate
To bring to life or energize; alive and lively
animated
Lively and energetic; produced as an animated film or cartoon
animatedly
In a lively and enthusiastic manner
animation
The art of making moving images; liveliness
animosity
Strong hatred or hostility
equanimity
Calmness and composure, especially under stress
equanimous
Calm and composed; emotionally stable
inanimate
Not alive; lacking the qualities of a living being
inanimation
The state of being lifeless or lacking animation
magnanimity
Generosity and nobility of spirit
magnanimous
Generous and noble in spirit
magnanimously
In a generous and noble-minded manner
pusillanimous
Cowardly and lacking courage
reanimate
To bring back to life or restore energy and vitality
reanimation
The act of bringing back to life or restoring vitality
unanimity
Complete agreement among all parties
unanimous
Agreed upon by everyone with no dissent
unanimously
With complete agreement from everyone