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- [kuh n-ven-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /kənˈvɛn ʃə nlˌɪz əm/
- /kən.ˈven.ʃnə.lɪzm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-ven-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /kənˈvɛn ʃə nlˌɪz əm/
Definitions of conventionalism word
- noun conventionalism advocacy of or conformity to that which is established 3
- noun conventionalism something conventional 3
- noun conventionalism a theory that moral principles are not enshrined in the nature of things but merely reflect customary practice 3
- noun conventionalism the theory that meaning is a matter of convention and thus that scientific laws merely reflect such general linguistic agreement 3
- noun conventionalism adherence to or advocacy of conventional attitudes or practices. 1
- noun conventionalism something conventional, as an expression or attitude. 1
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Origin of conventionalism
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; conventional + -ism
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Parts of speech for Conventionalism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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conventionalism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
conventionalism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conventionalism
noun conventionalism
- style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.
- practice — habitual or customary performance; operation: office practice.
- system — an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
- rule — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- policy — a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc.: We have a new company policy.
Antonyms for conventionalism
noun conventionalism
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- deviation — Deviation means doing something that is different from what people consider to be normal or acceptable.
- divergence — the act, fact, or amount of diverging: a divergence in opinion.
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