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minimalism

minimalism

Meaning of minimalism

simplicity style

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EN-UK/ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/
EN-US/ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/
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minimalism with Russian translation

minimalism usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Он предпочитает минимализм: однотонные стены и одно растение.

He prefers minimalism: plain walls and a single plant.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Минимализм может сделать небольшую комнату спокойной и аккуратной.

Minimalism can make a small room feel calm and tidy.

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minimalism belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

minimalismминимализм
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

minimalism synonyms

Related words worth learning together

minimalist
Adjective or noun for someone/something that follows minimalist principles.
simplicity
A broader concept meaning lack of complexity; not necessarily an aesthetic movement.
minimal
Adjective describing something as the least or very simple; grammatical form differs from the noun.
functionalism
Emphasis on function and utility; form follows function—overlaps with minimalism but focuses on purpose.
Scandinavian design
A regional design style known for simplicity, functionality, and light palettes; similar to minimalism with Nordic specifics.
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minimalist

Adjective or noun for someone/something that follows minimalist principles.

B2Very Often

He's a minimalist when it comes to furniture.

🇬🇧en

A broader concept meaning lack of complexity; not necessarily an aesthetic movement.

B2Very Often

The simplicity of the instructions made the task easy.

🇬🇧en

Adjective describing something as the least or very simple; grammatical form differs from the noun.

B2Very Often

She prefers a minimal palette in her artwork.

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functionalism

Emphasis on function and utility; form follows function—overlaps with minimalism but focuses on purpose.

B2Rarely

Functionalism drove the design of efficient, no-frills furniture.

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Scandinavian design

A regional design style known for simplicity, functionality, and light palettes; similar to minimalism with Nordic specifics.

B2Often

Scandinavian design blends coziness with minimalist lines.

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restraint

A general quality meaning restraint or moderation; minimalism applies restraint as an aesthetic principle.

B2Often

The designer used restraint to keep the composition calm.

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How to pronounce minimalism and what this word means

minimalism means minimalism. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce minimalism

/ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/

minimalism translation

minimalism

minimalism examples

He prefers minimalism: plain walls and a single plant.

minimalism transcription

/ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/, /ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/

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minimalism meaning: what does it mean?

simplicity style

minimalism pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

minimalism is pronounced as /ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

minimalism definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He prefers minimalism: plain walls and a single plant. Translation: Он предпочитает минимализм: однотонные стены и одно растение.

Is minimalism part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

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Is minimalism part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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