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- [im-uh-jiz-uh m]
- /ˈɪm əˌdʒɪz əm/
- /ˈɪ.mɪdʒ.ɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-uh-jiz-uh m]
- /ˈɪm əˌdʒɪz əm/
Definitions of imagist word
- noun imagist (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 imagist a style of poetry that employs free verse and the patterns and rhythms of common speech. 1
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Origin of imagist
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 Imagist
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imagist 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 53% 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.
imagist usage trend in Literature
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noun imagist
- agist — to care for and feed (cattle or horses) for payment
Top questions with imagist
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