anim
Latinbreath, soul, spirit, life
About This Root
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).
Associated Words · 21
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
animation
The art of making moving images; liveliness
unanimous
Agreed upon by everyone with no dissent
unanimously
With complete agreement from everyone
animosity
Strong hatred or hostility
animate
To bring to life or energize; alive and lively
inanimate
Not alive; lacking the qualities of a living being
unanimity
Complete agreement among all parties
equanimity
Calmness and composure, especially under stress
magnanimous
Generous and noble in spirit
animatedly
In a lively and enthusiastic manner
magnanimity
Generosity and nobility of spirit
reanimate
To bring back to life or restore energy and vitality
animalistic
Resembling an animal; savage or driven by physical instincts
magnanimously
In a generous and noble-minded manner
reanimation
The act of bringing back to life or restoring vitality
pusillanimous
Cowardly and lacking courage
animality
The animal or instinctive physical nature of a person or creature
equanimous
Calm and composed; emotionally stable
inanimation
The state of being lifeless or lacking animation
animated
Lively and energetic; produced as an animated film or cartoon