noun

• The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
• (animation, in the sense of a cartoon) A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
• The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
• The condition of being animate or alive.
• (linguistics) conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category
• Activities offered by a holiday resort encompassing activities that include movement, joy, leisure and spectacle, such as games, sports, shows, events, etc.