imagists

im·ag·ism

I i

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of imagists word

noun imagists (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 imagists a style of poetry that employs free verse and the patterns and rhythms of common speech. 1

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Origin of imagists

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 Imagists

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imagists 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 71% 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.

imagists usage trend in Literature

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