Counterstyle
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A style that opposes another style.
"While political theory frequently appears condemned to nostalgic reflection, cultural studies often dulls its critical edge in the never-ending stampede to document the newest styles and counterstyles of the cultural marketplace."
Example
More examples"While political theory frequently appears condemned to nostalgic reflection, cultural studies often dulls its critical edge in the never-ending stampede to document the newest styles and counterstyles of the cultural marketplace."
Etymology
From counter- + style.
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