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iconclastic
Definitions
1
adjective
The
word
'
iconclastic'
seems
to
be
a
misspelling
or
variation
of
'
iconoclastic'
.
'
Iconoclastic'
describes
someone
or
something
that
challenges
or
attacks
established
beliefs
,
traditions
,
or
institutions
.
The
artist's
iconoclastic
style
broke
away
from
traditional
techniques
.
Her
iconoclastic
views
on
education
sparked
much
debate
.
The
iconoclastic
film
questioned
societal
norms
.
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Language
Greek
Original word
eikֳ“n (icon) + klastes (breaker)
Word parts
eikֳ“n (image) + klastes (breaker)
Originally meant
breaker of images
Background
The term 'iconoclastic' originally referred to the destruction of religious icons and images, particularly during the Byzantine Empire. It has since evolved to describe any challenge to established beliefs or institutions.