2006-10-01 05:07:39 · 18 answers · asked by ellen s 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
motto
1.a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
2.a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
2006-10-01 05:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A short, often, uplifting phrase which is usually associated with an organisation and attached to its coat of arms/logo/badge/.
For example, under the Boy Scouts trifeather badge is a small scroll with the words 'Be Prepared' written thereon.
'Be Prepared' is the motto.
If you are an American, then your country's motto is "E PLURIBUS UNUM" under the Presidential Seal - I'm sure you know the meaning!
Hope that helps.
2006-10-01 12:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: mot·to
Pronunciation: 'mä-(")tO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural mottoes also mottos
Etymology: Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from Latin muttire to mutter
1 : a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
2 : a short expression of a guiding principle
2006-10-01 12:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a motto is a saying adopted as rule of conduct...a short,inscribed sentence..or a word/sentence on heraldic crest.
2006-10-01 12:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Fudgie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically a short and snappy phrase represents something - or is that a slogan, anyway. e.g. dextra dei exaltavit mei is my schools motto (doesnt have to be in latin)
2006-10-01 12:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a short slogan or sentence that people can apply to their personal attributes.
2006-10-01 16:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
2006-10-01 12:09:56 · answer #7 · answered by i_luv_ashley t_miley c_vanessa h 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
a short saying that expresses a rule to live by
2006-10-01 12:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by grisgris0905 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its the piece of paper in a Christmas cracker, usually it has a really cheesy joke printed on it.
2006-10-01 12:10:29 · answer #9 · answered by Earwigo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it means a descriptive phrase about someone, or of a subject.
2006-10-01 12:17:49 · answer #10 · answered by A Sincere Hard-of-Hearing Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋