neoplasticism

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web 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

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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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Cite this Entry

“Neoplasticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoplasticism. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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