conceptism

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A form of conceptismo — A 16th- and 17th-century literary movement in Spain associated with Francisco de Quevedo and characterized by a rapid rhythm, directness, wordplay, and witty metaphors.

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Meanings

nounconceptism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of conceptismo.
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APA

conceptism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conceptism

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“conceptism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conceptism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “conceptism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conceptism.

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