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conservatively

con·serv·a·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
    • /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
    • /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
    • /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/

Definitions of conservatively word

  • adjective conservatively disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change. 1
  • adjective conservatively cautiously moderate or purposefully low: a conservative estimate. 1
  • adjective conservatively traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness: conservative suit. 1
  • adjective conservatively (often initial capital letter) of or relating to the Conservative party. 1
  • adjective conservatively (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Conservative Jews or Conservative Judaism. 1
  • adjective conservatively having the power or tendency to conserve or preserve. 1
See all 12 definitions of conservatively

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Origin of conservatively

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin conservātīvus, equivalent to Latin conservāt(us) (see conservation) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English conservatif < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Conservatively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Conservatively

conservatively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

conservatively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for conservatively

adv conservatively

  • secretly — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
  • privately — belonging to some particular person: private property.
  • confidentially — Confidentially is used to say that what you are telling someone is a secret and should not be discussed with anyone else.
  • off the record — making or affording a record.
  • unobtrusively — not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.

adverb conservatively

  • conventionally — conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
  • adventurous — Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that is adventurous involves new things or ideas.
  • predictably — able to be foretold or declared in advance: New technology allows predictable weather forecasting.
  • nonorthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
  • original — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
All 12 Synonyms of conservatively

Antonyms for conservatively

adv conservatively

  • loudly — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
  • publicly — by the state
  • audibly — capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.

adverb conservatively

  • adventurously — inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures.
All 4 Antonyms of conservatively

Top questions with conservatively

  • how to dress conservatively in the summer?
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