brutalism

bru·tal·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broot-l-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbrut lˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broot-l-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbrut lˌɪz əm/

Definitions of brutalism word

noun brutalism an austere style of architecture characterized by emphasis on such structural materials as undressed concrete and unconcealed service pipes 3
noun brutalism (in modern architecture) the aesthetic use of basic building processes with no apparent concern for visual amenity. 1
noun brutalism Brutal, violent behaviour; savagery. 0

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Origin of brutalism

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805, for literal sense; brutal + -ism; in reference to architecture first used by British architects Alison Smithson (born 1928) and Peter Smithson (born 1923) in 1953

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Parts of speech for Brutalism

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brutalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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