Ionicism

noun

Ion·​i·​cism

īˈänəˌsizəm

plural -s

1

: an Ionic feature

especially : a characteristic feature of the Ionic dialect

called also Ionism

2

: the quality or state of being Ionic

Word History

Etymology

ionic entry 1 + -ism

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