English word protomodernism comes from English modernism, English proto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| modernism | English (eng) | (countable) Anything that is characteristic of modernity.. (uncountable) Modern or contemporary ideas, thought, practices, etc.. A religious movement in the early 20th century that tried to reconcile Roman Catholic dogma with modern science and philosophy.. Any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century. |
| proto- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Relating to protons and/or positive charge.. (linguistics, genetics) most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of. First. |
| protomodernism | English (eng) | A protomodern style. |