conventionalization
Definition
Noun: 1. The process of making something conventional: The act of causing something to become standard, customary, or based on accepted rules and forms, often by removing unique or individual characteristics. 2. Conforming to a conventional style: The act of adapting or adjusting something to align with established norms, traditions, or widely accepted practices.
Usage
- The term describes a process or action, not a state. It is often used in discussions of art, culture, language, and social behavior.
- It typically has a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a loss of originality or spontaneity in favor of established norms.
Examples
- The conventionalization of the radical artist's style happened gradually as he gained mainstream acceptance.
- Linguists study the conventionalization of new slang terms into standard language.
- Critics argued that the conventionalization of the festival's rituals had stripped them of their original meaning.
Advanced Usage
- In Semiotics: The process by which a sign (like a word or symbol) becomes arbitrarily linked to its meaning through social agreement and habitual use.
- In Art History: The process where realistic or naturalistic forms are simplified and stylized into repetitive, symbolic patterns.
Variants and Related Words
- Conventionalize (verb): To make conventional.
- Conventional (adjective): Based on or in accordance with convention.
- Convention (noun): A way in which something is usually done; a widely accepted practice.
Synonyms
- Standardization
- Normalization
- Formalization
- Stylization
Antonyms
- Originalization
- Innovation
- Individualization
Noun
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the act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style
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