Definition of conventionality Conventionality

con•ven•tion•al•i•ty

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What does conventionality mean?

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Noun Plural: conventionalities
conventionality - orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
		convention, conventionalism
		unconventionality unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional
		conventional following accepted customs and proprieties; "conventional wisdom"; "she had strayed from the path of conventional behavior"; "conventional forms of address"
		unconventional not conforming to accepted rules or standards; "her unconventional dress and hair style"
		orthodoxy the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
conventionality - unoriginality as a result of being too conventional
		unoriginality the quality of being unoriginal
conventionality - conformity with conventional thought and behavior
		conformism, conformity acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"

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conventionality (Noun)
The state of being conventional.
conventionality (Noun)
Something conventional; a convention.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

conventionality (n.)
The state of being conventional; adherence to social formalities or usages; that which is established by conventional use; one of the customary usages of social life.

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conventionality, noun, singular of conventionalities.

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