academism
|a-cad-e-mism|
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/əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/
adherence to academic styles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'academism' originates from the French word 'académisme', which is derived from 'académie', meaning 'academy'.
Historical Evolution
'académisme' was adopted into English as 'academism', maintaining its reference to academic styles and methods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to adherence to academic styles, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tendency to adhere to traditional academic methods or styles, often at the expense of innovation.
The artist's work was criticized for its academism, lacking originality.
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