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- [ahy-dee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlɪz əm/
- /aɪˈdɪə.lɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-dee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of idealism word
- noun idealism the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc. 1
- noun idealism the practice of idealizing. 1
- noun idealism something idealized; an ideal representation. 1
- noun idealism Fine Arts. treatment of subject matter in a work of art in which a mental conception of beauty or form is stressed, characterized usually by the selection of particular features of various models and their combination into a whole according to a standard of perfection. Compare naturalism (def 2), realism (def 3a). 1
- noun idealism Philosophy. any system or theory that maintains that the real is of the nature of thought or that the object of external perception consists of ideas. the tendency to represent things in an ideal form, or as they might or should be rather than as they are, with emphasis on values. 1
- noun idealism The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically. 1
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Origin of idealism
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; ideal + -ism, probably modeled on German Idealismus
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Parts of speech for Idealism
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preposition
conjunction
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idealism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idealism
noun idealism
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- majesty — regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
- glory — very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown: to win glory on the field of battle.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
- prominence — Also, prominency. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.
Antonyms for idealism
noun idealism
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- smallness — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
- littleness — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- tininess — very small; minute; wee.
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