# minimalism vs minimalist

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### minimalism
*noun · frequency rank #32,923*
A style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of form.

### minimalist
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl.ɪst/ · frequency rank #20,169*
Believing in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum.

## Source
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