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conservativeness

con·serv·a·tive
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Transcription

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

Definitions of conservativeness word

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

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Origin of conservativeness

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 Conservativeness

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

conservativeness 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for conservativeness

noun conservativeness

  • moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
  • orthodoxy — orthodox belief or practice.
  • preservation — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
  • traditionalism — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
All 4 Synonyms of conservativeness

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