Associations to the word «Ism»

Wiktionary

ISM, noun. An ideology, system of thought, or practice that can be described by a word ending in -ism.
ISM, noun. Specifically, a form of discrimination, such as racism or sexism.
ISM, abbreviation. Abbreviation of w:Imperial Service Order.
ISM, abbreviation. Abbreviation of w:Institute for Supply Management.
ISM, abbreviation. (astronomy) Abbreviation of w:interstellar medium.

Dictionary definition

ISM, noun. A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats