conventionalization
Americannoun
plural
conventionalizationOther Word Forms
- deconventionalization noun
Example Sentences
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Dress used in bathing, sport, the drama, or work is protected by conventionalization.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham
The explanation lies in conventionalization within 552the mores for an occasion or under a conjuncture of circumstances.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham
The continuance of the stage villain is worthy of some note beyond its evidence of conventionalization.
From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.
In all artistic work there is more or less conventionalization.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham
Our children have to be taught that "that is in the Bible," that is, they have to learn the conventionalization by which the archaic forms are covered.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham
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