synthetism

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noun

A style of postimpressionism that aims to synthesize various elements: the outward appearance of the thing depicted, the artist's feelings about it, and aesthetic considerations.

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Meanings

nounsynthetism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableartA style of postimpressionism that aims to synthesize various elements: the outward appearance of the thing depicted, the artist's feelings about it, and aesthetic considerations.
  2. obsoleteuncountablemedicineThe complete treatment of a fracture, restoring the parts to their proper place and holding them there.
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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