imagism

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English[edit]

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From image +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɪzəm/

Noun[edit]

imagism (usually uncountable, plural imagisms)

  1. (poetry) A form of poetry utilising precise imagery and clear language.
  2. (philosophy) The theory that thinking is based on the formation of images in the mind.

Derived terms[edit]

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English imagism or French imagisme.

Noun[edit]

imagism n (uncountable)

  1. imagism

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