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faddism

faddism

7.9
A habit of following popular trends that do not last
  • noun
  • /ˈfædɪzəm/
translation icon : faddismo
  • Being a propagandist for at least two iterations of Green faddism has been a highly successful enterprise for him.

Examples

  • The totally progressive orientation of the globalizing world will inevitably lead to social fragmentation and intellectual faddism.

    Academic text (2006)

  • 'Live food' faddism resonates with a great many people because, when stripped of its mystical underpinnings, the concept that eating fresh, unprocessed food makes sense to most people.

    Blog text (28)

  • Faddism often influences people's diets, leading them to try the latest faddism food trends without considering their health.

  • The popularity of faddism is evident when consumers eagerly adopt every new fitness craze advertised online.

  • In today's society, faddism can be seen in how quickly styles change, with everyone rushing to follow what's trendy.

Synonyms

faddishness
vsfaddism
8.2

Interest in things that are popular for a short time

is about actively following those short-lived trends with enthusiasm

How Faddish

faddism
7.9
conservatism
83 4.9

Surface Forms

faddism singular
faddisms plural

Morphology

faddism = fad (transparent) = fad + ism

The suffix '-ism' is commonly used to denote a practice or ideology, making the meaning derivable from 'fad'.

Etymology

Faddism comes from the short word fad, meaning 'a short-lived craze or trend', plus the ending -ism, meaning 'a practice or belief'. So faddism is the habit or practice of following those short, popular trends.