conventionalism

/kən'venʃnəlizm/

Thân thiện

A teacher explains conventionalism in a classroom discussion.

Definition

Noun: 1. Adherence to accepted standards, customs, or forms: The practice or principle of following established social norms, traditions, or rules rather than innovating or acting independently. It often implies a lack of originality due to a preference for what is traditional or widely accepted. 2. A conventional custom, rule, or practice: A specific instance or tenet of conventional behavior or thought.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The conventionalism of the small town was stifling to the free-spirited artist.
  • His writing was criticized for its conventionalism, lacking any bold new ideas.
  • The conventionalism of wearing formal attire to the opera is still observed by many.

Advanced Usage

• In Art and Philosophy: In art criticism, "conventionalism" can describe a style that rigidly adheres to established artistic rules and subjects. In philosophy, it can refer to the theory that certain principles (e.g., in ethics, language, or science) are based on human agreement or convention rather than on objective, external reality.
  • The painter rebelled against the artistic conventionalism of the academy.

Variants and Related Words

• Conventional (adj): Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. (e.g., )
• Conventionalist (n): A person who adheres to conventionalism.
• Conventionality (n): The quality of being conventional; conventional behavior or practice. This is a close synonym, often used interchangeably with "conventionalism."

Synonyms

• Orthodoxy
• Conformity
• Traditionalism
• Conservatism
• Formalism

Antonyms

• Unconventionality
• Nonconformity
• Originality
• Innovation
• Bohemianism

Related Idioms/Phrases

• To be a creature of convention: To be someone who always follows social rules and norms.
  • He never questioned the tradition; he was a true creature of convention.
• To go against convention: To act in a way that defies accepted norms.
  • Her decision to live abroad alone went against the conventions of her time.

Học thuật

Noun

1. orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional

Từ đồng nghĩa

• conventionality
• convention