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fusionism

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A practice of mixing different styles and cultural elements in art, music and food

noun
/ˈfjuːʒənɪzəm/

: fusión

Many modern chefs embrace fusionism by blending traditional recipes with innovative techniques from different cuisines.

Examples

The musician is known for his unique style of fusionism, integrating elements of jazz and electronic music.
In contemporary art, fusionism allows artists to experiment by merging styles from various cultural backgrounds.
I want 2020s style fusionism: not those entertainment-industry ones, but rather the scientific kind of fusion you find in spectacular supernovas.

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Synonyms

fusion

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A joining of two different styles into one, for example music and food

is an ongoing practice of combining styles rather than a single act

eclecticism

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A way of choosing ideas and styles from many different sources instead of following one system

is about blending different elements together into a unified form

syncretism

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Mixing ideas and practices from different religions into one

is about mixing cultural or artistic elements rather than belief systems

Antonyms

purism

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A strong wish to keep language and style traditional and correct

How Mixed

fusion

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fusionism

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crossover

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Surface Forms

fusionism singular

fusionisms plural

Morphology

fusionism = fusion (transparent) = fusion + ism

Clearly formed from 'fusion' + '-ism' to indicate a practice, tendency, or movement of fusing styles; the derivation is regular and interpretable.

Etymology

The word fusionism comes from fusion, the same root as fuse, which means 'to join by melting', and the ending -ism, which means 'a way of doing something'. That's why in art, music, and cooking fusionism means mixing styles or flavors to make something new.