Ism

Pronunciation: /ɪzəm/

Definitions of ism

noun a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice

Example Sentences

A1 Racism is a form of discrimination based on race.

A2 Sexism is the belief that one gender is superior to the other.

B1 Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership and profit.

B2 Surrealism is an artistic movement that explores the subconscious mind.

C1 Existentialism is a philosophical theory that emphasizes individual freedom and choice.

C2 Postmodernism is a cultural movement that questions traditional concepts of truth and reality.

Examples of ism in a Sentence

formal The artist's work is often associated with the postmodernism movement.

informal I don't really understand the concept of socialism.

slang She's really into that whole veganism thing.

figurative His belief in capitalism is unwavering.

Grammatical Forms of ism

• plural: isms
• comparative: more ism
• superlative: most ism
• present tense: ism
• future tense: will be ism
• perfect tense: has been ism
• continuous tense: is being ism
• singular: ism
• positive degree: very ism
• infinitive: to ism
• gerund: isming
• participle: ismed

Origin and Evolution of ism

First Known Use: 1680 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ism' is derived from the Ancient Greek suffix '-ismos', which was used to form abstract nouns from verbs.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of philosophy to denote a distinctive doctrine, theory, or practice, 'ism' has evolved to be a suffix used to form words that denote a specific belief, ideology, or system of principles.