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/staɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way.
"She has a unique style of painting that captivates everyone." - 2
A distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed.
"The building's architectural style reflects the modernist movement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'style' originates from the Latin 'stilus', which referred to a writing instrument. It evolved through Old French 'estile' in the 14th century, acquiring broader meanings related to manner and fashion in expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Style" is said worldwide
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style
Transliteration: stil
"Elle a un style unique de peinture."
Stil
Transliteration: shtil
"Ihr Malstil fesselt jeden."
stile
Transliteration: stee-leh
"Il suo stile di pittura è unico."
estilo
Transliteration: es-tee-lo
"Su estilo de pintura es cautivador."
estilo
Transliteration: es-tee-lo
"O estilo dela de pintura é único."
शैली
Transliteration: shailee
"उसकी पेंटिंग शैली अद्वितीय है।"
风格
Transliteration: fēnggé
"她的绘画风格吸引了每个人。"
스타일
Transliteration: seutail
"그녀의 그림 스타일은 독특하다."
スタイル
Transliteration: sutairu
"彼女の絵画スタイルはユニークです。"
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