Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fohv]
- /foʊv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fohv]
- /foʊv/
Definitions of fauvist word
- noun fauvist (sometimes lowercase) any of a group of French artists of the early 20th century whose works are characterized chiefly by the use of vivid colors in immediate juxtaposition and contours usually in marked contrast to the color of the area defined. 1
- noun fauvist Of or pertaining to fauvism. 1
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Origin of fauvist
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; < French: wild beast, noun use of fauve wild, literally, tawny < Germanic; see fallow2
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Parts of speech for Fauvist
noun
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preposition
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fauvist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fauvist usage trend in Literature
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- what is a fauvist?
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