neoplasticism

noun

neo·​plas·​ti·​cism ˌnē-ə-ˈpla-stə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce neoplasticism (audio)
neoplasticist noun

Examples of neoplasticism in a Sentence

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The design takes its cue from neoplasticism, an artistic approach championed by Dutch modernist Piet Mondrian that favors simple colors and abstract form. Ming Liu, CNN, 28 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French néo-plasticisme, from néo- neo- + plastique plastic entry 2 + -isme -ism (as translation of Dutch Nieuwe Beelding)

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neoplasticism was in 1933

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“Neoplasticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoplasticism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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