purism

pur·ism

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pyoo r-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpyʊər ɪz əm/
- /ˈpjʊə.rɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pyoo r-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpyʊər ɪz əm/

Definitions of purism word

noun purism strict observance of or insistence on purity in language, style, etc. 1
noun purism an instance of this. 1
noun purism (often initial capital letter) Fine Arts. a style of art developed in France in the early 20th century, characterized by the use of simple geometric forms and images evocative of objects produced by machine. 1
noun purism insistence on traditional canons of correctness of form or purity of style or content, esp in language, art, or music 0
noun purism strict observance of or insistence on precise usage or on application of formal, often pedantic rules, as in language, art, etc. 0
noun purism an instance of this 0

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Origin of purism

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; pure + -ism

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Parts of speech for Purism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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purism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% 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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Synonyms for purism

noun purism

gongorism — imitation of the ornate and intricate style of Góngora y Argote.
euphemism — A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
euphuism — An artificial, highly elaborate way of writing or speaking.
floridness — The quality of being florid.
fustian — a stout fabric of cotton and flax.

All 5 Synonyms of purism