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abstract expressionism

/ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.56 in modern English

Syllables
ab-strac-t -ex-pres-sion-ism
IPA
/ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/
36
Scrabble Score
21
Letters
7
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An American genre of modern art that used improvised techniques, such as sinuous linearity, to generate highly abstract forms while allowing the artist spontaneity.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of Abstract Expressionism.

Uncountable

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/
  • British English: /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/

Usage

Phrases

action painting

Frequently Paired Words

action painting

Synonyms

action painting

Questions

How do you pronounce abstract expressionism?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/.
What does abstract expressionism mean?
An American genre of modern art that used improvised techniques, such as sinuous linearity, to generate highly abstract forms while allowing the artist spontaneity.

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