different between insistence vs purism

insistence

English

Etymology

From Middle English insistence, derived from Old French insister (to insist). Compare Middle French insistance.

Morphologically insist +? -ence.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?n?s?st?ns/

Noun

insistence (countable and uncountable, plural insistences)

  1. The state of being insistent.
  2. An urgent demand.
  3. (fencing) The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:obstinacy

Related terms

  • insist

Translations

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purism

English

Etymology

From French purisme

Noun

purism (countable and uncountable, plural purisms)

  1. An insistence on pure or unmixed forms.
    1. (linguistics) The desire to use words and forms derived from what is considered the native element in a given language instead of elements considered borrowed or foreign.
  2. (uncountable) An insistence on the traditionally correct way of doing things.
  3. (countable) An example of purist language etc.

Derived terms

  • neo-purism
  • ultrapurism

Related terms

  • purist
  • puristic

Translations

Further reading

  • purism in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
  • purism in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Anagrams

  • Primus, primus

Romanian

Etymology

From French purisme

Noun

purism n (uncountable)

  1. purism

Declension

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