ism

Meanings

• noun suffix

  A suffix meaning -ideology, -ism, or a system of belief or theory.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪz.əm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90589057"

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Variants

List of all variants of ism that leads to same result
ism , isms , -ism , -isms , can-do , can-do-ism , can-do-isms

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from Greek ismos, meaning 'custom, usage'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ism' is often used in a derogatory way to denote an extreme or fanatical adherence to a particular belief or ideology.

2. The term 'ism' is also used in the field of medicine to denote a particular disease or condition, such as 'diabetes' or 'asthma'.

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Related Concepts

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1. ideology: A system of ideas and beliefs, especially one that is supported by an organized group and that forms the basis of its politics and actions.

2. theory: A set of principles or ideas intended to explain a particular phenomenon or class of phenomena.

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Culture

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The term 'ism' is used in various fields such as politics, philosophy, and social sciences to denote a system of beliefs, ideologies, or theories. It has been used extensively in literature and art to represent various movements and ideologies.

How to Memorize "ism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a suffix '-ism' attached to various words to denote a system of beliefs or theories, such as 'capitalism', 'feminism', 'socialism', etc.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the suffix '-ism' with the idea of a system of beliefs or theories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'IsMs Are Systems' to remember that '-ism' denotes a system of beliefs or theories.

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