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What does the word animation mean in Latin?

Bestowing of life.

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Why: The word comes from Latin animatio, meaning bestowing of life.

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Answer: Bestowing of life. The word comes from Latin animatio, meaning bestowing of life.

  1. Animation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation
    The word animation comes from the Latin word animātiō, meaning 'bestowing of life'.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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