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- [pohst-mod-ern]
- /poʊstˈmɒd ərn/
- /ˌpəʊstˈmɒd.ən/
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- [pohst-mod-ern]
- /poʊstˈmɒd ərn/
Definitions of postmodern word
- adjective postmodern noting or pertaining to architecture of the late 20th century, appearing in the 1960s, that consciously uses complex forms, fantasy, and allusions to historic styles, in contrast to the austere forms and emphasis on utility of standard modern architecture. 1
- adjective postmodern extremely modern; cutting-edge: postmodern kids who grew up on MTV. 1
- adjective postmodern avant-garde 1
- adjective postmodern Postmodern is used to describe something or someone that is influenced by postmodernism. 0
- adjective postmodern (in the arts, architecture, etc) characteristic of a style and school of thought that rejects the dogma and practices of any form of modernism; in architecture, contrasting with international modernism and featuring elements from several periods, esp the Classical, often with ironic use of decoration 0
- adjective postmodern coming after, and usually in reaction to, modernism in the 20th century, esp. in the arts and literature; specif., of or relating to a diffuse cultural and artistic trend or movement, esp. in art, architecture, and writing, since the 1950s, characterized by eclecticism in style and content, freedom from strict theoretical constraints, indifference to social concerns, etc. 0
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Origin of postmodern
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; post- + modern
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Parts of speech for Postmodern
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postmodern popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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".
postmodern usage trend in Literature
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