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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENCAUSTIC

From Latin encausticus, from Greek enkaustikos, from enkaiein to burn in, from kaiein to burn.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ENCAUSTIC

encaustic  [ɪnˈkɒstɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENCAUSTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Encaustic can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ENCAUSTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of encaustic in the English dictionary

The first definition of encaustic in the dictionary is decorated by any process involving burning in colours, esp by inlaying coloured clays and baking or by fusing wax colours to the surface. Other definition of encaustic is the process of burning in colours. Encaustic is also a product of such a process.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENCAUSTIC


acoustic
əˈkuːstɪk
acrostic
əˈkrɒstɪk
agnostic
æɡˈnɒstɪk
artistic
ɑːˈtɪstɪk
diagnostic
ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk
domestic
dəˈmɛstɪk
fantastic
fænˈtæstɪk
geognostic
ˌdʒiːɒɡˈnɒstɪk
glasnostic
ɡlæsˈnɒstɪk
gnostic
ˈnɒstɪk
holistic
həʊˈlɪstɪk
paracrostic
ˌpærəˈkrɒstɪk
pharmacognostic
ˌfɑːməkɒɡˈnɒstɪk
plastic
ˈplæstɪk
prognostic
prɒɡˈnɒstɪk
psychognostic
ˌsaɪkɒɡˈnɒstɪk
pyrognostic
ˌpaɪrəɡˈnɒstɪk
stick
stɪk
telegnostic
ˌtɛləˈnɒstɪk
xenodiagnostic
ˌzɛnəʊˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENCAUSTIC

encaenia
encage
encalm
encamp
encamped
encampment
encanthis
encapsulate
encapsulation
encapsule
encarnalise
encarnalize
encarpus
encase
encasement
encash
encashable
encashment
encaustic tile
encaustically

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENCAUSTIC

anacoustic
anacrustic
apneustic
apolaustic
bustic
catacaustic
caustic
diacaustic
diacoustic
electroacoustic
fustic
holocaustic
lunar caustic
neustic
old fustic
optoacoustic
psychoacoustic
realistic
rustic
theopneustic

Synonyms and antonyms of encaustic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «encaustic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENCAUSTIC

Find out the translation of encaustic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of encaustic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «encaustic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蜡画
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

encáustica
570 millions of speakers

English

encaustic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मटचिनिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لوحة فنية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

энкаустики
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

encáustica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাহন দ্বারা রঙ্-করা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encaustique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Encaustic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Enkaustik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

焼き付け画
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불에 달구어 착색
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Encaustic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sơn bằng sơn dầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

encaustic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मटकूम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yakılarak süslenmiş olan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

encaustic
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

enkaustyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

енкаустики
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

encaustic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγκαυστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

encaustisch
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

encaustic
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

encaustic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of encaustic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCAUSTIC»

The term «encaustic» is regularly used and occupies the 81.886 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCAUSTIC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «encaustic» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «encaustic» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about encaustic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENCAUSTIC»

Discover the use of encaustic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to encaustic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Encaustic Art: The Complete Guide to Creating Fine Art With Wax
This guide contains step-by-step techniques with easy-to-understand instructions and detailed illustrations, gorgeous examples of encaustic works of art, plus tips and techniques gleaned from interviews and studio visits with more than 60 ...
Lissa Rankin, 2010
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Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for Working with Wax
Sculpture.
Patricia B. Seggebruch, 2009
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The Art of Encaustic Painting: Contemporary Expression in ...
Their incredible journeys actually happened, and in this winner of the New Zealand Book Awards, Fiona Kidman breathes life and contemporary relevance into the facts by creating a remarkable fictional story of three women entangled in the ...
Joanne Mattera, 2001
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Encaustic Mixed Media: Innovative Techniques and Surfaces ...
Anyone new to encaustic will be able to pick up this book and get started right away, while those who have tried it before will be delighted by the creative approach and new materials used.
Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, 2011
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The Encaustic Studio: A Wax Workshop in Mixed-Media Art
The versatility of encaustic is enhanced and beautifully illustrated throughout the book. Also included in the book is a one-hour bonus DVD showcasing Daniella's expert teaching and the book's extensive techniques.
Daniella Woolf, 2012
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The Encaustic Art Project Book
Using over 155 step-by-step photographs and many inspirational examples, Michael Bossom shows how to paint a whole range of stunning pictures - vibrant flowers, incredible fantasy scenes, tranquil landscapes and luminous abstract designs.
Michael Bossom, 2002
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Wax and Paper Workshop: Techniques for Combining Encaustic ...
In Wax and Paper Workshop, not only will you learn some crazy cool techniques (like working with rust and tar and learning how to emboss and embed), you will also explore the benefits of working on paper surfaces--both commercially made and ...
Michelle Belto, 2012
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Encaustic Painting Techniques: The Whole Ball of Wax
Your Comprehensive Encaustic Guidebook! Everything you need to know to get started with encaustic painting is contained inside this book.
Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, 2013
9
Gardner's Art through the Ages: The Western Perspective
The cestrum Pliny mentioned is a small spatula used in encaustic painting, a technique of mixing colors with hot wax and then applying them to the surface. Pliny knew of encaustic paintings of considerable antiquity, including those of ...
Fred Kleiner, 2009
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Mixed-Media Collage
Over the past several years, De Pirro has developed a technique for collaging on wood with photographs and monoprints. By adding multiple layers of acrylic gloss gel, she achieves a translucent depth that mimics the look of encaustic but has ...
Holly Harrison, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENCAUSTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term encaustic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gulfport's new arts frontier
Cummins, whose work historically includes sculpture and installations, limits herself here to both oil and encaustic canvases large enough that ... «Creative Loafing Tampa, Jul 15»
2
Out & About calendar, July 9 to Aug. 9
Local artist Mel Kolstad showcases her works in collage, printmaking, encaustic and embroidery from her 2014-2015 collection. Fond du Lac ... «Fond du Lac Reporter, Jul 15»
3
Gold to show works in Wolfeboro
I begin each piece using traditional materials, including oil and acrylic paint, pastels, ink, charcoal, and encaustic wax. As I continue, I often ... «NewHampshire.com, Jul 15»
4
Small Business Celebrates 10 Years of Setting Standard for …
Rustico also makes Talavera tiles, Encaustic-style Cement tiles, and Cantera stone, and offers an extensive online site where customers can ... «Consumer Electronics Net, Jul 15»
5
Gallery Talk with Heroes & Villains artist
A touch table will be available to handle sample encaustic work while the artist demonstrates some basic encaustic techniques. Encaustic is a ... «Bay Net, Jul 15»
6
At Peter Freeman, Brassaï and Francis Alÿs Test Modern Art's Media
THE DAILY PIC (#1347): Marble, bronze, encaustic, oils—and toothpaste and chewing gum. Two works in a group show at Peter Freeman ... «artnet News, Jul 15»
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About Art: Nature provides powerful incentive for Maitland artist
Judy Arsenault is well known for her encaustic and acrylic paintings which explore her connection to the rural landscape through abstract ... «Truro Daily News, Jul 15»
8
Going Out Guide for Montgomery County, July 9-15, 2015
“Of the Earth” Virginia artist Bridgette Guerzon Mills exhibits her encaustic paintings and mixed-media sculptures. Through July 26. Glen Echo ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
9
Remember When: The Works of Leslie Pearson on Exhibit at Gallery …
For this exhibit Pearson has selected mixed-media encaustic paintings and small sculptural book forms. Never descriptive or decorative, ... «Up & Coming Weekly, Jul 15»
10
Boston Expressionist David Aronson Dies At 91
In 1963 Time Magazine celebrated his daring use of encaustic, a dangerous, hot substance made up of hot wax, varnish, oil and resin. Aronson ... «WBUR, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Encaustic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/encaustic>. Apr 2024 ».
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