the conventionality of modern life.
Conventionality requires people to wear clothes in public.
the conventionalities of an institution. Dwellers in great capitals are abject slaves of the conventionalities (Pall Mall Gazette).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
con|ven´tion|al|ly — con|ven|tion|al «kuhn VEHN shuh nuhl», adjective. 1. a) depending on conventions; customary: »“Good morning” is a conventional greeting. b) of the usual type or design; commonly used or seen: »conventional furniture, a conventional gearshift,… … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion|al — «kuhn VEHN shuh nuhl», adjective. 1. a) depending on conventions; customary: »“Good morning” is a conventional greeting. b) of the usual type or design; commonly used or seen: »conventional furniture, a conventional gearshift, conventional… … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion|er — «kuhn VEHN shuh nuhr», noun. a conventioneer … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion — «kuhn VEHN shuhn», noun. 1. a meeting arranged for some particular purpose; gathering; assembly: »The Democratic and Republican parties hold conventions every four years to choose candidates for President. Businessmen attend conventions to learn… … Useful english dictionary
con|ven´tion|al|i|za´tion — con|ven|tion|al|ize «kuhn VEHN shuh nuh lyz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to make conventional; treat conventionally. 2. to design or draw according to customary patterns rather than nature: »The Acanthus leaf, conventionalized, is well… … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion|al|ize — «kuhn VEHN shuh nuh lyz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to make conventional; treat conventionally. 2. to design or draw according to customary patterns rather than nature: »The Acanthus leaf, conventionalized, is well liked by architects,… … Useful english dictionary
con|ven´tion|al|ist — con|ven|tion|al|ism «kuhn VEHN shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. 1. tendency to follow conventional usages; adherence to custom. 2. something conventional; a formal usage, word, or phrase. –con|ven´tion|al|ist, noun … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion|al|ism — «kuhn VEHN shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. 1. tendency to follow conventional usages; adherence to custom. 2. something conventional; a formal usage, word, or phrase. –con|ven´tion|al|ist, noun … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion|al|ise — «kuhn VEHN shuh nuh lyz», transitive verb, ised, is|ing. Especially British. conventionalize … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion|eer — «kuhn VEHN shuh NIHR», noun, verb. –n. a person attending a convention; conventioner: »The 5,000 well brushed, neatly tailored conventioneers…turned out for the annual convention of Kiwanis International (Time). –v.i. to attend a convention: »The … Useful english dictionary
