fustianism

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noun

The practice of writing fustian; pomposity in writing.

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Meanings

nounfustianism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of writing fustian; pomposity in writing.

Origin

From fustian + -ism.

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APA

fustianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fustianism

MLA

“fustianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fustianism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fustianism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fustianism.

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