All academism synonyms

noun academism

• convention — A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society.
• scholasticism — (sometimes initial capital letter) the system of theological and philosophical teaching predominant in the Middle Ages, based chiefly upon the authority of the church fathers and of Aristotle and his commentators.
• rite — a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use: rites of baptism; sacrificial rites.
• ritual — an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.
• procedure — subroutine
• red tape — excessive formality and routine required before official action can be taken.
• academicism — adherence to rules and traditions in art, literature, etc; conventionalism
• ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
• stereotype — a process, now often replaced by more advanced methods, for making metal printing plates by taking a mold of composed type or the like in papier-mâché or other material and then taking from this mold a cast in type metal.
• form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
• service — Robert W(illiam) 1874–1958, Canadian writer, born in England.
• solemnity — the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral.
• rule — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
• liturgy — a form of public worship; ritual.
• rubric — a title, heading, direction, or the like, in a manuscript, book, statute, etc., written or printed in red or otherwise distinguished from the rest of the text.
• tradition — the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice: a story that has come down to us by popular tradition.
• gesture — a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture.
• conventionality — the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp in behaviour, thinking, etc
• solemnness — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
• convenance — suitable behaviour; propriety
• officialism — excessive attention to official regulations and routines.
• custom — A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.