What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
transanimate
Example
The wizard used his magic to transanimate the statue, bringing it to life. [transanimate: verb]
Example
In science fiction, characters often transanimate their minds into robots or other bodies. [transanimating: gerund or present participle]
animate
Example
The cartoon characters were animated with great skill and detail. [animated: adjective]
Example
The scientist was able to animate the robot, making it move and perform tasks. [animate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Animate is a more common word than transanimate and is used in a wider range of contexts and registers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between transanimate and animate?
Transanimate is a more formal word than animate, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
