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conceptualistic

conceptualistic

1 9.9
Art or writing that focuses on ideas more than how it looks
  • adjective
  • /kənˌsɛpʧuˈælɪstɪk/
  • Specialized
: conceptualista
  • Her writing style became increasingly conceptualistic as she explored philosophical themes in her novels.

Examples

  • This style is conceptualistic.

  • Critics praised the conceptualistic elements of the performance, highlighting its intellectual depth and innovation.

  • The artist's latest exhibition showcases a distinctly conceptualistic approach, focusing on ideas rather than visual realism.

  • Is this painting conceptualistic?

  • The artist's conceptualistic approach challenged traditional views on what art can be.

  • In her thesis, she explored the conceptualistic principles that underpin modern philosophy.

  • The film's conceptualistic themes encouraged viewers to think deeply about reality and perception.

Synonyms

conceptual
vsconceptualistic
40 6.5

It is about ideas and how people form them

is tied to a specific art and philosophy movement rather than general ideas
ideational
vsconceptualistic
  • Specialized
1 8.6

Relating to ideas or thoughts

is specific to the art and philosophy movement not just general ideas
conceptional
vsconceptualistic
  • Formal
1 8.0

About ideas or general plans rather than practical details

is concerned with a specific artistic and philosophical movement rather than general theory
conceptualist
vsconceptualistic
  • Specialized
1 8.6

Emphasizing ideas and meaning rather than how something looks

is the adjective for that movement in philosophy and the arts

Antonyms

465 2.6

About how something works in real life rather than in ideas

realistic
  • Specialized
5 5.6

Supporting the idea that the world exists even if we do not think about it

How Conceptual

abstract
55 7.1
conceptualistic
  • Specialized
1 9.9
conceptual
40 6.5

Surface Forms

conceptualistic positive

Morphology

conceptualistic = conceptual (semi-transparent) = concept + ual + istic

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-istic' to the clear adjective 'conceptual', producing a word meaning 'relating to conceptualism' in a regular way.

Etymology

Conceptualistic comes from concept, which means 'idea', and the ending -istic, which shows 'related to'. So something conceptualistic is focused on ideas rather than appearance, like art or writing that cares more about a concept than how it looks.