minimalism

min·i·mal·ism

M m

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [min-uh-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈmɪn ə məˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈmɪn.ɪ.mə.lɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [min-uh-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈmɪn ə məˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of minimalism word

noun minimalism Music. a reductive style or school of modern music utilizing only simple sonorities, rhythms, and patterns, with minimal embellishment or orchestrational complexity, and characterized by protracted repetition of figurations, obsessive structural rigor, and often a pulsing, hypnotic effect. 1
noun minimalism minimal art. 1
noun minimalism A trend in sculpture and painting that arose in the 1950s and used simple, typically massive, forms. 1
noun minimalism aesthetic of simplicity 1
uncountable noun minimalism Minimalism is a style in which a small number of very simple things are used to create a particular effect. 0
noun minimalism a type of music based on simple elements and avoiding elaboration or embellishment 0

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Origin of minimalism

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before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; minimal + -ism

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minimalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for minimalism

noun minimalism

simplicity — the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
fussily — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
cleanness — free from dirt; unsoiled; unstained: She bathed and put on a clean dress.
austereness — The state of being austere; harshness or astringent sourness to the taste; acerbity.

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Antonyms for minimalism

noun minimalism

elaboration — The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.

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