present participle of animate

plural of animal

A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena. / A belief that an immaterial force animates the universe.

plural of animator

One who animates something; one who brings something to life or the appearance of life. / One who creates an animation or cartoon; a cartoonist.

(proscribed) plural of anime

plural of animation

The doctrine that humans are merely animals, and lack any spirituality. / The enjoyment of physical appetites.

The nature of an animal. / The animal kingdom. / Any characteristic of animality.

Resembling or characteristic of an animal.