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aesthetics

/ɛsˈθɛtɪks/

aes · thet · ics ɛs · ˈθɛt · ɪks

English Definition

n. the study of beauty and taste

中文释义

美学

Significado en Español

estética

한국어 뜻

미학

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

mỹ học

Example Sentence

The designer focused on the aesthetics of the room.

设计师专注于房间的美感。

Synonyms

beauty artistry taste

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “aesthetics”:

A taste
B ethics
C logic
D economics

Show answer

A — taste. “aesthetics” means n. the study of beauty and taste

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The careful artist cared deeply about the ______ of every painting.

A aesthetics
B mathematics
C chemistry
D cooking

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A — aesthetics. “aesthetics” means n. the study of beauty and taste

Common questions about “aesthetics”

What does “aesthetics” mean?

aesthetics — n. the study of beauty and taste. In Chinese: 美学.

How do you pronounce “aesthetics”?

aesthetics is pronounced /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/. It breaks into 3 syllables: aes · thet · ics.

How do you use “aesthetics” in a sentence?

The designer focused on the aesthetics of the room. (设计师专注于房间的美感。)

What are synonyms for “aesthetics”?

beauty, artistry, taste — all close in meaning to aesthetics (n. the study of beauty and taste).

Is “aesthetics” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. aesthetics appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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aesthetics

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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