Modernism Definition & Meaning
modernism
- noun
- genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- the quality of being current or of the present; "a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village"
- practices typical of contemporary life or thought
"Modernism" in song lyrics
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"what was european modernism"
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"lesson plan on modernism"
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"neo modernism"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does modernism mean?
- genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres the quality of being current or of the present; "a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village" practices typical of contemporary life or thought
- What part of speech is modernism?
- Modernism is a noun.
- How many definitions does modernism have?
- Modernism has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).