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Iconism

I′con-ism

,
Noun.
[L.
iconismus
, Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to mold, delineate, fr.
εἰκών
an image: cf. F.
iconisme
.]
The formation of a figure, representation, or semblance; a delineation or description.
Some kind of apish imitations, counterfeit
iconisms
.
Cudworth.

Definition 2024

iconism

iconism

English

Noun

iconism ‎(countable and uncountable, plural iconisms)

  1. The formation of a figure, representation, or semblance; a delineation or description.

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References

  • iconism in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • iconism in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

Etymology

icon +‎ -ism

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