minimalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of form.
  2. A style of music that emphasises extreme simplicity of rhythms and melodic forms to achieve a trancelike effect.
  3. Of simple living, the intentional reduction of material possessions and distractions.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-minimalism.wav /ˈmɪn.ə.məl.ɪz.əm/ [ˈmɪn.ə.mɫ̩.ɪz.m̩]

Word forms

minimalism minimalisms

Etymology

From minimal + -ism.

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