- su|prem|a|tism
- su|prem|a|tism «suh PREHM uh tihz uhm, su-», noun.a style in modern art originated in Russia by Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935), characterized by simple geometric shapes painted with a limited selection of colors: »
Malevich's suprematism began with a black square on a white ground but soon dealt with very original color effects (London Times).
╂[< French suprématie supremacy + English -ism]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.