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conventionality
[ kuhn-ven-shuh-nal-i-tee ]
noun
- conventional quality or character.
- adherence to convention.
- a conventional practice, principle, form, etc.
- conventionalities, conventional rules of behavior.
conventionality
/ kənˌvɛnʃəˈnælɪtɪ /
noun
- the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp in behaviour, thinking, etc
- often plural something conventional, esp a normal or accepted rule of behaviour; propriety
Other Words From
- semi·con·vention·ali·ty noun plural semiconventionalities
Word History and Origins
Origin of conventionality1
Example Sentences
This divergence from male conventionality stretches even further, judging from the names on the Elite list.
His whole life had been a protest against conventionality, and this impassioned denunciation came from a new world.
Besides, the gifted Miss Hamilton is an artist, and that covers a multitude of sins against conventionality.
"Pouring-out" was one of the great events of Mrs. Dacres' at-homes: it was a sort of sacrifice at the altar of conventionality.
"I—I must wish you joy," said Neeld, taking refuge in conventionality.
Her unsophisticated open-air existence required no varnish of conventionality to make it palatable to him.
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