# animation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #5,290

## Definitions
1. The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
2. A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
3. The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
4. The condition of being animate or alive.
5. conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category
6. Activities offered by a holiday resort encompassing activities that include movement, joy, leisure and spectacle, such as games, sports, shows, events, etc.

## Etymology
From Latin animatio, from animare, equivalent to animate + -ion.

## Easily confused with
- **aviation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/animation-vs-aviation)
- **animator** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/animation-vs-animator)
- **agitation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/agitation-vs-animation)
- **animating** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/animating-vs-animation)

## Common misspellings (13)
`ainmation`, `aniamtion`, `animaiton`, `animasion`, `animatino`, `animationn`, `animatoin`, `animattion`, `animmation`, `animtaion`, `anmiation`, `annimation`, `naimation`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/animation