Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

linearism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lin-earism
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Linearity; a linear approach or organization.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Whereas the accentuated linearism, the angular stylization of the folds, the rhythmical course of the outlining and the solemn frontality conjoined with an air of regality in the pose seem to recall the formal repertory of the Corbolinus Master and his group […]"
"Linearism required hundreds of years to catch on, but when it did, it changed the world. In medieval Europe, unidirectional time as outlined by the early Christian theologians remained a relatively arcane idea […]"

Etymology

From linear + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: linear

Usage

Inflected Forms

linearisms (plural)

Questions

What does linearism mean?: Linearity; a linear approach or organization.
Where does linearism come from?: From linear + -ism.

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