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Aesthetics Definition & Meaning

aesthetics
noun
  1. (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value"

"Aesthetics" in song lyrics

See how aesthetics is used in real songs:

  • "Now set trippin and sweatin the aesthetics"
    Afu-Ra — Hip Hop
  • "From kinky athletics where the stress is on aesthetics"
    D-Sisive f/ Abdominal — Lost Sight (Remix)
  • "define aesthetics"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "aesthetics"

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Frequently asked questions

What does aesthetics mean?
(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value"
What part of speech is aesthetics?
Aesthetics is a noun.

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