Conventionalization

Conventionalization
Conventionalization Con*ven`tion*al*i*za"tion, n. (Fine Arts) (a) The act of making conventional. (b) The state of being conventional. [1913 Webster]

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  • conventionalization — noun see conventional …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • conventionalization — See conventionalize. * * * …   Universalium

  • conventionalization — con·ven·tion·al·i·za·tion …   English syllables

  • conventionalization — noun the act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style • Syn: ↑conventionalisation • Derivationally related forms: ↑conventionalise (for: ↑conventionalisation), ↑conventionalize • …   Useful english dictionary

  • conventionalize — conventionalization, n. /keuhn ven sheuh nl uyz /, v.t., conventionalized, conventionalizing. 1. to make conventional. 2. Art. to represent in a conventional manner. Also, esp. Brit., conventionalise. [1850 55; CONVENTIONAL + IZE] * * * …   Universalium

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  • conventionalisation — noun the act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style • Syn: ↑conventionalization • Derivationally related forms: ↑conventionalise, ↑conventionalize (for: ↑conventionalization) • …   Useful english dictionary

  • conventionalize — verb 1. make conventional or adapt to conventions (Freq. 1) conventionalized behavior • Syn: ↑conventionalise • Derivationally related forms: ↑conventionalisation (for: ↑conventionalise), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • conventional — adjective Date: 15th century 1. formed by agreement or compact 2. a. according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention b. lacking originality or individuality ; trite c. (1) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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