mannerism
/ˈmænərɪzəm/
man · ner · ism
ˈmæn · ər · ɪzəm
English Definition
n. Habit and quirk; affectation
Significado en Español
manierismo, tic
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tật, thói quen
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
manner (behavior, style) + ism → eccentricity, habit.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is a synonym for “mannerism”:
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A
habit
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B
style
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C
performance
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D
location
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A — habit.
“mannerism” means n. Habit and quirk; affectation
Common questions about “mannerism”
What does “mannerism” mean?
mannerism — n. Habit and quirk; affectation. In Chinese: 习气，癖性.
How do you pronounce “mannerism”?
mannerism is pronounced /ˈmænərɪzəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: man · ner · ism.
Is “mannerism” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. mannerism appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mannerism”?
manner (behavior, style) + ism → eccentricity, habit.
