productivism
|pro-duc-tiv-ism|
/prəˈdʌktɪvɪzəm/
prioritizing production
Etymology
'productivism' originates from English, specifically formed from the adjective 'productive' plus the suffix '-ism', where 'productive' ultimately derives from Latin 'producere' (with 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead') and '-ism' comes from Greek '-ismos' meaning 'state, practice, or ideology'.
'productivism' changed from the Modern English formation combining 'productive' (itself from Medieval/Latin 'productivus' and Latin 'producere') and the suffix '-ism', and the term was coined in modern English usage (19th–20th century) to label doctrines or movements that emphasize production, eventually becoming the contemporary English word 'productivism'.
Initially, related forms meant 'relating to production' or 'capable of producing', but over time the noun 'productivism' evolved into the specialized meaning 'an ideology or movement that prioritizes production itself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an ideological position or doctrine that gives primary importance to production, productivity, and the expansion of the productive forces (often in economic or policy contexts).
Many postwar development plans were guided by productivism, emphasizing factories and heavy industry over other sectors.
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Noun 2
a historical artistic and cultural movement (notably in early Soviet art) that promoted the integration of art with industrial production and practical utility rather than traditional fine art.
The 1920s saw a wave of productivism among avant-garde artists who designed objects for factories and workers.
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