HyperDic: modernism

English > 3 senses of the word modernism:
NOUNartifactmodernismgenre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
attributemodernism, modernity, modernness, contemporaneity, contemporaneousnessthe quality of being current or of the present
actmodernismpractices typical of contemporary life or thought
modernism > pronunciation
Soundsmaa'dernih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > modernism: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaninggenre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres.
BroadergenreA class of art (or artistic endeavor / endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique
Spanishmodernismo
Catalanmodernisme
Adjectivesmodernisticrelating to a recently developed fashion or style
Nounsmodernistan artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
English > modernism: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being current or of the present.
Synonymsmodernity, modernness, contemporaneity, contemporaneousness
Attributesmodernbelonging to the modern era
Broadercurrentness, currency, up-to-datenessThe property of belonging to the present time
Spanishactualidad, contemporaneidad, modernez, modernidad
Catalanactualitat, contemporaneïtat, modernitat
Adjectivesmodernisticrelating to a recently developed fashion or style
English > modernism: 3 senses > noun 3, act
Meaningpractices typical of contemporary life or thought.
Broaderpractice, patternA customary way / way of operation or behavior
Spanishmodernismo
Catalanmodernisme
Adjectivesmodernisticrelating to a recently developed fashion or style

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