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Goth⋅i⋅cism

  [goth-uh-siz-uhm]
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–noun
1. conformity or devotion to the gothic style in the arts.
2. the principles and techniques of the gothic style.
3. (sometimes lowercase) barbarism; crudeness.
Origin:
1700–10; Gothic + -ism
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Goth·i·cism   (gŏth'ĭ-sĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The use or imitation of Gothic style, as in architecture.

  2. A barbarous or crude manner or style.

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