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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-dee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahy-dee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of idealisms word
- noun idealisms the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc. 1
- noun idealisms the practice of idealizing. 1
- noun idealisms something idealized; an ideal representation. 1
- noun idealisms 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 idealisms 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 idealisms Plural form of idealism. 1
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Origin of idealisms
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 Idealisms
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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idealisms 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idealisms
noun idealisms
- 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 idealisms
noun idealisms
- 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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