modernism

Modern thought, character, or practice.

Sympathy with or conformity to modern ideas, practices, or standards.

A peculiarity of usage or style, as of a word or phrase, that is characteristic of modern times.

The deliberate departure from tradition and the use of innovative forms of expression that distinguish many styles in the arts and literature of the 1900s.

A Roman Catholic movement, officially condemned in 1907, that attempted to examine traditional belief according to contemporary philosophy, criticism, and historiography.

A deviation from ancient manner or practice; something recently made or introduced; especially, a modern phrase, idiom, or mode of expression.

Modern cast or character; a modern method of thinking, or the habit of regarding matters from a modern point of view.

Specifically, a tendency among Roman Catholics to modern and progressive views condemned by Pius X. in an encyclical issued in 1907.

Modern practice; a thing of recent date; esp., a modern usage or mode of expression.