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man⋅ner⋅ism

  [man-uh-riz-uhm]
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–noun
1. a habitual or characteristic manner, mode, or way of doing something; distinctive quality or style, as in behavior or speech: He has an annoying mannerism of tapping his fingers while he talks. They copied his literary mannerisms but always lacked his ebullience.
2. marked or excessive adherence to an unusual or a particular manner, esp. if affected: Natural courtesy is a world apart from snobbish mannerism.
3. (usually initial capital letter) a style in the fine arts developed principally in Europe during the 16th century, chiefly characterized by a complex perspectival system, elongation of forms, strained gestures or poses of figures, and intense, often strident color.
Origin:
1795–1805; manner 1 + -ism

Related forms:
man⋅ner⋅ist, noun
man⋅ner⋅is⋅tic, adjective
man⋅ner⋅is⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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man·ner·ism   (mān'ə-rĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. A distinctive behavioral trait; an idiosyncrasy.

  2. Exaggerated or affected style or habit, as in dress or speech. See Synonyms at affectation.

  3. Mannerism An artistic style of the late 16th century characterized by distortion of elements such as scale and perspective.

man'ner·ist n., man'ner·is'tic adj.
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Word Origin & History

mannerism 
"excessive use of distinctive methods in art or literature," 1803, from manner. Meaning "an instance of mannerism, habitual peculiarity" is from 1819. Mannerist in this sense is attested from 1695.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: man·ner·ism
Pronunciation: 'man-&-"riz-&m
Function: noun
: a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity ofaction, bearing, or treatment; especially : any pointless and compulsive activity performed repeatedly
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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mannerism man·ner·ism (mān'ə-rĭz'əm)
n.
A distinctive behavioral trait; an idiosyncrasy.

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