Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alloverness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: alloverness
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The non-differential treatment of the surface of a two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, giving it a sense of uniformity and a lack of focus.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The virtual absence of white in Mr. Whitney’s work creates a great visual heat and internal pressure — an alloverness that reflects his careful study of Pollock — but, of course, it also has symbolic overtones."

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

all-overness (alternative)

Questions

What does alloverness mean?: The non-differential treatment of the surface of a two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, giving it a sense of uniformity and a lack of focus.

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