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iconoclast

/aɪˈkɒnəklæst/
i · co · no · clast aɪ · ˈkɒn · ə · klæst
English Definition
n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker
中文释义
偶像破坏者;打破传统观念者
Significado en Español
iconoclasta
한국어 뜻
우상 파괴자, 전통 타파자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người phá hủy thần tượng, người phá vỡ truyền thống
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Example Sentence

Steve Jobs was an iconoclast who challenged traditional notions of technology.

史蒂夫·乔布斯是一个挑战传统技术观念的偶像破坏者。

Synonyms
rebel dissenter nonconformist
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
icon (idol) + clast (break) → idol breaker
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “iconoclast”?

  1. A Traditionalist
  2. B Conformist
  3. C Rebel
  4. D Follower
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C — Rebel. “iconoclast” means n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

As a bold ______, the young architect rejected every traditional rule of design.

  1. A follower
  2. B conformist
  3. C iconoclast
  4. D traditionalist
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C — iconoclast. “iconoclast” means n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker

Common questions about “iconoclast”

What does “iconoclast” mean?

iconoclast — n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker. In Chinese: 偶像破坏者;打破传统观念者.

How do you pronounce “iconoclast”?

iconoclast is pronounced /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/. It breaks into 4 syllables: i · co · no · clast.

How do you use “iconoclast” in a sentence?

Steve Jobs was an iconoclast who challenged traditional notions of technology. (史蒂夫·乔布斯是一个挑战传统技术观念的偶像破坏者。)

What are synonyms for “iconoclast”?

rebel, dissenter, nonconformist — all close in meaning to iconoclast (n. rebel; nonconformist; tradition-breaker).

Is “iconoclast” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. iconoclast appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “iconoclast”?

icon (idol) + clast (break) → idol breaker

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