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Purism

Definition:

Purism refers to the practice or belief in maintaining, preserving, or restoring something in its pure or original form, without any alterations or additions.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

The act of maintaining or advocating for the purity or originality of something, specifically in regard to principles or beliefs.

Example sentences:

• John's purism in politics led him to support candidates who strictly adhered to his preferred ideology.
• The artist's purism in art made her refuse to incorporate any modern techniques or materials in her paintings.

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Sense 2:

A movement in art and design that advocates for simplicity, clarity, and a return to traditional or basic forms.

Example sentences:

• The purism movement in architecture emphasized elegant geometric shapes and minimal ornamentation.
• This furniture collection reflects the purism style with its clean lines and focus on functionality.

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Sense 3:

A theory or practice in language or linguistics that favors the use of a pure or standard form of a language, often rejecting colloquialisms or regional variations.

Example sentences:

• The linguist's purism made him criticize the usage of slang and regional dialects in formal writing.
• The purism movement in language aims to preserve the purity of the classical language by avoiding modern neologisms.

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