constructivist

con·struc·tiv·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-struhk-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /kənˈstrʌk təˌvɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-struhk-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /kənˈstrʌk təˌvɪz əm/

Definitions of constructivist word

noun constructivist Fine Arts. a nonrepresentational style of art developed by a group of Russian artists principally in the early 20th century, characterized chiefly by a severely formal organization of mass, volume, and space, and by the employment of modern industrial materials. Compare suprematism. 1
noun constructivist Theater. a style of scenic design characterized by abstraction, simplification, and stylization rather than realistic imitation. 1
noun constructivist Of or relating to constructivism. 1
noun constructivist An advocate of constructivism. 0

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Origin of constructivist

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; constructive + -ism

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constructivist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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