imagism

im·ag·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-uh-jiz-uh m]
- /ˈɪm əˌdʒɪz əm/
- /ˈɪmɪʤɪz(ə)m /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-uh-jiz-uh m]
- /ˈɪm əˌdʒɪz əm/

Definitions of imagism word

noun imagism (often initial capital letter) a theory or practice of a group of poets in England and America between 1909 and 1917 who believed that poetry should employ the language of common speech, create new rhythms, have complete freedom in subject matter, and present a clear, concentrated, and precise image. 1
noun imagism a style of poetry that employs free verse and the patterns and rhythms of common speech. 1
noun imagism a poetic movement in England and America between 1912 and 1917, initiated chiefly by Ezra Pound, advocating the use of ordinary speech and the precise presentation of images 0
noun imagism a movement in modern poetry (c. 1909-17), characterized by the use of precise, concrete images, free verse, and suggestion rather than complete statement 0

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Origin of imagism

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; image + -ism

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Parts of speech for Imagism

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imagism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

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Antonyms for imagism

noun imagism

agism — Alternative spelling of ageism.

Just one Antonym for imagism