In the English language
animation is mostly associated with the work of film makers. Illustrators create action from a series
of images and we have the illusion of something living.
In French and Italian especially, it takes on a further
meaning.
another meaning of
Animation is
A simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames.
Cartoons on television is one example of animation.
Animation on computers is one of the chief ingredients of multimedia presentations.
There are many software applications that enable you to create animations that you can display on a computer monitor.