conventionality (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˌvenʃəˈnæləti/

Definition

The quality or state of being conventional; adherence to accepted customs, standards, or practices.

Examples

• The film was praised for its bold departure from the conventionality of its predecessors.

• She found the strict conventionality of her upbringing stifling.

• His ideas were dismissed by many as mere conventionality.

Synonyms of conventionality

Words with a similar meaning to conventionality:

• conformity
• orthodoxy
• propriety
• traditionality

Antonyms of conventionality

Words with the opposite meaning to conventionality:

• originality
• unorthodoxy
• nonconformity

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