stylism

English

Etymology

style + -ism

Noun

stylism (countable and uncountable, plural stylisms)

  1. Excessive concern or preoccupation with style. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  2. A particular style that is employed; a stylistic choice.
    • 1961, William Gilman, The language of science: a guide to effective writing, page 231:
      If you write much for publication, you soon learn that such stylisms vary from one publisher to another. But this isn't serious. The editor handling your copy will make the necessary changes.
    • 2008, Michael S. Benninger; Thomas Murry, The Singer's Voice, page 33:
      In Country music prominent stylisms also employed include yodeling, crying, and “riding” an “r.”

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