Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aniconism

/ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-i-con-ism
IPA: /ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.

Uncountable

noun

More broadly, a prohibition against all forms of visual artwork and photography.

Uncountable

Etymology

From an- + icon + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: an
Suffix: icon

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

aniconic aniconist iconism iconoclasm

Questions

How do you pronounce aniconism?: The recorded pronunciation is /ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/.
What does aniconism mean?: A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
Where does aniconism come from?: From an- + icon + -ism.

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