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conventionality

Other forms: conventionalities

Definitions of conventionality
  1. noun
    conformity with conventional thought and behavior
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    type of:
    conformism, conformity
    orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
  2. noun
    unoriginality as a result of being too conventional
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    antonyms:
    unconventionality
    originality by virtue of being unconventional
    type of:
    unoriginality
    uncreativeness due to a lack of originality
  3. noun
    orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
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    antonyms:
    unconventionality
    unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional
    types:
    conformity, ossification
    hardened conventionality
    type of:
    orthodoxy
    the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
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