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conventionalism

 

[ kənˈvɛnʃənəˌlɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social norms

Conventionalism refers to the practice of following traditional or customary norms and behaviors within a society. It involves conforming to established standards and expectations, often without questioning their validity or reasoning.

Synonyms

conservatism, orthodoxy, tradition

Examples of usage

  • His adherence to conventionalism made him reluctant to explore new ideas.
  • In some cultures, conventionalism dictates that certain behaviors are considered taboo.
  • The school's curriculum was based on conventionalism, focusing on classic literature and historical events.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

In philosophy, conventionalism is the view that basic principles and concepts, such as space and time, are human inventions and not inherent in the external world. It suggests that these concepts are agreed upon by society rather than being absolute truths.

Synonyms

constructivism, relativism, subjectivism

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher argued for a form of conventionalism that challenged traditional notions of reality.
  • Conventionalism in philosophy raises questions about the nature of knowledge and perception.
  • Some scientists reject conventionalism in favor of a more realist approach to understanding the universe.

Translations

Translations of the word "conventionalism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convencionalismo

🇮🇳 परंपरावाद

🇩🇪 Konventionalismus

🇮🇩 konvensionalisme

🇺🇦 конвенціоналізм

🇵🇱 konwencjonalizm

🇯🇵 慣習主義 (かんしゅうしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 conventionnalisme

🇪🇸 convencionalismo

🇹🇷 gelenekçilik

🇰🇷 관습주의 (慣習主義)

🇸🇦 التقليدية

🇨🇿 konvencionalismus

🇸🇰 konvencionalizmus

🇨🇳 传统主义 (chuántǒng zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 konvencionalizem

🇮🇸 hefðbundinismi

🇰🇿 дәстүршілдік

🇬🇪 კონვენციონალიზმი

🇦🇿 ənənəçilik

🇲🇽 convencionalismo

Etymology

The term 'conventionalism' originated in the mid-19th century, stemming from the word 'conventional' meaning based on convention or tradition. It has been used in various fields such as sociology, philosophy, and linguistics to describe the adherence to established norms and the concept of socially constructed realities.

See also: conventional, conventionalist, conventionally, conventions, unconventionality, unconventionally.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,385 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.