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aesthetics

/ɛsˈθɛtɪks/
English Definition
n. the study of beauty and taste
中文释义
美学
Example Sentence

The aesthetics of minimalist architecture emphasize clean lines and the interplay of natural light and shadow.

极简主义建筑的美学强调简洁的线条以及自然光与阴影的相互作用。

Synonyms
beauty taste artistic sense
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “aesthetics”?

  1. A Reason or justification
  2. B Person who moves to another country
  3. C Farming
  4. D The study of beauty and taste
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D — The study of beauty and taste. “aesthetics” means the study of beauty and taste.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “the study of beauty and taste”?

  1. A immigrant
  2. B explanation
  3. C aesthetics
  4. D agriculture
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C — aesthetics. “aesthetics” means the study of beauty and taste.

Common questions about “aesthetics”

What does “aesthetics” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “aesthetics”?

aesthetics is pronounced /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/.

How is “aesthetics” used in a sentence?

The aesthetics of minimalist architecture emphasize clean lines and the interplay of natural light and shadow. (极简主义建筑的美学强调简洁的线条以及自然光与阴影的相互作用。)

What are synonyms for “aesthetics”?

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

Is “aesthetics” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. aesthetics is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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