conventionality

[ kuhn-ven-shuh-nal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural con·ven·tion·al·i·ties

1. conventional quality or character.
2. adherence to convention.
3. a conventional practice, principle, form, etc.
4. conventionalities, conventional rules of behavior.

conventionality

/ kənˌvɛnʃəˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp in behaviour, thinking, etc
2. often plural something conventional, esp a normal or accepted rule of behaviour; propriety

Other Words From

• semi·con·vention·ali·ty noun plural semiconventionalities

Word History and Origins

Origin of conventionality¹

First recorded in 1825–35; conventional + -ity

Example Sentences

This divergence from male conventionality stretches even further, judging from the names on the Elite list.

From The Daily Beast

His whole life had been a protest against conventionality, and this impassioned denunciation came from a new world.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides, the gifted Miss Hamilton is an artist, and that covers a multitude of sins against conventionality.

From Project Gutenberg

"Pouring-out" was one of the great events of Mrs. Dacres' at-homes: it was a sort of sacrifice at the altar of conventionality.

From Project Gutenberg

"I—I must wish you joy," said Neeld, taking refuge in conventionality.

From Project Gutenberg

Her unsophisticated open-air existence required no varnish of conventionality to make it palatable to him.

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Related Words

• civility
• correctness
• courtesy
• decorum
• dignity
• good manners
• honesty
• modesty
• propriety
• righteousness
• virtue