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conventionality

1 of 1noun
/kənˌvɛnʃəˈnæləti/
Forms:conventionalities
1

the state or quality of adhering to accepted practices or norms

  • The conventionality of the ceremony reflected longstanding tradition.
  • Critics praised the play's ingenuity despite its conventionality.
  • He valued conventionality in dress and manners.
  • The conventionality of the rules ensured predictability.
  • Conventionality often dictates social etiquette.
2

lack of originality or creativity due to excessive adherence to convention

  • Readers noticed the conventionality of the novel's ending.
  • Critics condemned the film's conventionality and predictable plot.
  • The essay was notable for its clarity but criticized for conventionality.
  • Fashion designers often struggle with conventionality in trends.
  • The music's conventionality limited its emotional impact.
3

conformity with accepted ideas, practices, or standards of thought and behavior

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  • His conventionality made him popular in the traditional community.
  • The committee valued conventionality over radical proposals.
  • Conventionality in corporate culture affects hiring practices.
  • Social conventionality often pressures individuals to follow norms.
  • The policy reflected the conventionality of bureaucratic thinking.