Definition

A person who supports or advocates for hypermodernism, which is a cultural and artistic movement that goes beyond modernism.

Example

The hypermodernist believes that traditional forms of art are no longer sufficient to express contemporary experiences.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new art exhibit in town?

Yeah, I read that it features a lot of hypermodernist artists.

I find their work really intriguing and unique.

Me too! It's fascinating how they push the boundaries of art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypermodernist → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or beyond) and "modernist" (from "modern" meaning relating to the present or recent times, combined with the suffix "-ist" meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). The term "hypermodernist" refers to a person who embraces or advocates for ideas that go beyond contemporary modernism.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who goes 'beyond' ('hyper-') what is 'modern' — a hypermodernist is someone who pushes the boundaries of modern ideas.

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