noun
dadaism
DAH-dah-iz-uhm
Dadaism (noun) means the cultural and artistic movement known as Dada. Example: “Dadaism rejected conventional ideas of beauty and reason in art.”
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The cultural and artistic movement known as Dada.
"Dadaism rejected conventional ideas of beauty and reason in art."
"Their exhibition traced the influence of dadaism on later surrealist work."
"The lecture explored how dadaism used absurdity as a form of protest."
How to use dadaism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name for the Dada art movement and its ideas.
When to use it
It is used mainly in art history and cultural discussion rather than everyday speech.
Memory tip
Dadaism is simply Dada plus the standard -ism ending used for movements and beliefs.
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influence of dadaism
dadaism and surrealism
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Etymology
The word was borrowed from the French dadaïsme, the name given to the movement built around the term Dada.
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What is dadaism?
It is the name for the Dada movement, a current in art and culture known for rejecting traditional standards of reason and beauty.
Is dadaism the same as Dada?
Yes, dadaism refers to the same movement as Dada, with the -ism ending simply marking it as a cultural movement.
Where does the word dadaism come from?
English took the word from French dadaïsme, which itself names the Dada movement.
What is the meaning of dadaism?
"dadaism" (noun) means the cultural and artistic movement known as Dada.
