Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

effectism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ef-fec-tism
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of art based on producing an effect rather than conveying an idea.

Derogatory; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I despise imitation and effectism. No great art ever rose or ever can rise that is based upon imitation or that sacrifices truth for effect."

Etymology

From effect + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: effect

Usage

Questions

What does effectism mean?: A form of art based on producing an effect rather than conveying an idea.
Where does effectism come from?: From effect + -ism.

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