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conventionalism
[kuhn-ven-shuh-nl-iz-uhm]
noun
adherence to or advocacy of conventional attitudes or practices.
something conventional, as an expression or attitude.
Philosophy.Ģżthe view that fundamental principles are validated by definition, agreement, or convention.
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- anticonventionalism noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of conventionalism1
Example Sentences
ThatĢżsolitary rebellion ofĢżconventionalismĢżwas an affront to the left-leaningĢżsensitivities of many on theĢżcampus, making him a nerd to some, a provocateur to others.
āI donāt think conventionalism works this time, this year anymore,ā Ryan said.
It was destined to be misunderstood, or taken too literally because your ideas are opposed to conventionalism.
Rarely have there been matchups of men whose personal histories have so forcefully crashed the borders of conventionalism on their way to the gameās grandest stage.
In no gross sense was the symbolism of such a system conceived, gross as its practice may have become, and as it would appear to the notions of modern conventionalism.
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