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MODERNISM

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Modernism.

Modernism - as a noun

Genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres

The quality of being current or of the present

Example: "A shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contemporaneity24contemporaneousnessmodernity15modernness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
currency15currentness13up-to-dateness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Practices typical of contemporary life or thought

Example Sentences

"The museum exhibition explores the influence of modernism on contemporary art."
"Many architects during the early 20th century embraced the principles of modernism."
"The modernism movement challenged established norms and conventions."
"She wrote her thesis on the impact of modernism on poetry."
"The modernism of the painting is evident in its abstract forms."
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Word Game Points

Is MODERNISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, modernism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MODERNISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MODERNISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, modernism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MODERNISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is MODERNISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, modernism is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MODERNISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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