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conventional wisdom

con·ven·tion·al wis·dom
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-ven-shuh-nl wiz-duh m]
    • /kənˈvɛn ʃə nl ˈwɪz dəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-ven-shuh-nl wiz-duh m]
    • /kənˈvɛn ʃə nl ˈwɪz dəm/

Definitions of conventional wisdom words

  • phrase conventional wisdom The conventional wisdom about something is the generally accepted view of it. 3
  • noun conventional wisdom the beliefs that most people accept are correct 3
  • noun conventional wisdom the generally accepted belief with regard to some matter, or the set of beliefs held by most people 3
  • noun conventional wisdom something that is generally believed; prudence. 1
  • noun conventional wisdom traditionally-accepted belief 1
  • noun conventional wisdom A belief or set of beliefs that is widely accepted, especially one which may be questionable on close examination. 0
See all 6 definitions of conventional wisdom

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Origin of conventional wisdom

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
probably earlier than 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Conventional wisdom

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
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conventional wisdom popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% 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.

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Synonyms for conventional wisdom

noun conventional wisdom

  • commonplace — If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore not surprising.
  • platitude — a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound.
  • truism — a self-evident, obvious truth.
All 3 Synonyms of conventional wisdom

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