motif

As nouns the difference between motif and gist

is that motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme while gist is the most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter.

As a verb gist is

to summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.

As nouns the difference between scheme and motif

is that scheme is a systematic plan of future action while motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme.

As a verb scheme

is to plot, or contrive a plan.

As a proper noun Scheme

is a programming language, one of the two major dialects of Lisp.

As nouns the difference between motif and mosaic

is that motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme while mosaic is a piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.

As an adjective mosaic is

containing cells of varying genetic constitution.

As nouns the difference between motif and inspiration

is that motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme while inspiration is (exercising an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions).

As nouns the difference between silhouette and motif

is that silhouette is an illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be while motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme.

As a verb silhouette

is to represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette.

As nouns the difference between motif and textile

is that motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme while textile is (usually plural) cloth produced from a fabric.

As an adjective textile is

(naturism) clothing compulsive.

As nouns the difference between motif and riff

is that motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme while riff is a repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

As a verb riff is

to improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes.

As nouns the difference between mimeo and motif

is that mimeo is a mimeograph while motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme.

As nouns the difference between plank and motif

is that plank is a long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick while motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme.

As a verb plank

is to cover something with planking.

As nouns the difference between motif and vignette

is that motif is a recurring or dominant element; a theme while vignette is sticker, adhesive label.