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neoteric

neoteric

9.9
A person who introduces new ideas in art or writing
  • noun
  • /niˈɒtərɪk/
translation icon : neotérico
  • As a neoteric, she dismissed traditional rules and experimented with free verse.

Examples

  • He was known as a neoteric in the field, always eager to try innovative techniques.

  • The art gallery featured works by several young neoterics challenging old conventions.

  • She is a neoteric thinker.

  • The neoteric artist is gaining recognition.

  • The art gallery featured works by several young neoterics challenging old conventions.

  • As a neoteric, she dismissed traditional rules and experimented with free verse.

  • He was known as a neoteric in the field, always eager to try innovative techniques.

Synonyms

modernizer
vsneoteric
1 4.6

A person who brings new ideas or tools to update how a place works

focuses on new ideas and styles mainly in art and literature

Antonyms

conservative
306 4.4

A person who does not want big changes and likes traditional values

traditionalist
20 5.6

A person who holds strongly to old customs and resists change

How Innovative

innovator
38 4.3
neoteric
9.9
reformer
100 3.5

Surface Forms

neoteric singular
neoterics plural

Etymology

In art and literature, a neoteric keeps the same root neos 'new', so it means someone who likes or brings in new styles and ideas, which is why the word describes people who favour modern or experimental ways.