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- [pyoo r-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpyʊər ɪz əm/
- /ˈpjʊə.rɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pyoo r-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpyʊər ɪz əm/
Definitions of purist word
- noun purist strict observance of or insistence on purity in language, style, etc. 1
- noun purist an instance of this. 1
- noun purist (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 purist traditionalist, pedant 1
- countable noun purist A purist is a person who wants something to be totally correct or unchanged, especially something they know a lot about. 0
- adjective purist Purist attitudes are the kind of attitudes that purists have. 0
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Origin of purist
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 Purist
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purist 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
purist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for purist
noun purist
- formalist — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
- fussbudget — a fussy or needlessly fault-finding person.
- fusspot — a fussbudget.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
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