D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Impressionism

/ĭmˌ-prĕsh'-ən-ĭzˌ-əm/ · Im·pres·sion·ism · IPA /ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/
01 n. The theory or method of suggesting an effect or impression without elaboration of the details; -- a disignation of a recent fashion in pain…
  1. 1.
    The theory or method of suggesting an effect or impression without elaboration of the details; -- a disignation of a recent fashion in painting and etching.(Fine Arts)