Conventionalisms

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A set of accepted behaviors or practices that conform to societal norms
2. Ideologies or customs that are widely recognized and perpetuated in a community
3. Traditions or methods that adhere to established standards rather than innovation

Etymology: "Conventionalism" is the base noun, built from Latin "conventionalis," which relates to "conventio," an agreement or assembly, from "convenire," to come together. The root sense is therefore a shared agreement, something people have settled on together, which explains why the modern sense of conventions as customs accepted by consensus sits so naturally with it. The English noun "conventionalism" itself appeared in the 19th century, and the plural "conventionalisms" is simply its countable form, used when speaking of particular established practices rather than the general doctrine. The suffix "-ism" marks a system, belief, or practice, so the word names a whole outlook that favours accepted ways, while the plural picks out the individual customs that embody it.

Synonyms: traditions, customs, norms

Antonyms: innovation, originality