Conventionalize
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Conventionalize — Con*ven tion*al*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conventionalized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conventionalizing}.] 1. To make conventional; to bring under the influence of, or cause to conform to, conventional rules; to establish by usage. [Also spelled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
conventionalize — index conform, formalize Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
conventionalize — (Amer.) con ven·tion·al·ize || ʃnÉ™laɪz v. make conventional, adjust to suit accepted norms and customs (also conventionalise) … English contemporary dictionary
conventionalize — [kən ven′shən əl īz΄] vt. conventionalized, conventionalizing 1. to make conventional 2. Art to treat in an abstract or simplified manner; stylize conventionalization n … English World dictionary
conventionalize — conventional ► ADJECTIVE 1) based on or in accordance with convention. 2) following social conventions; not individual or adventurous. 3) (of weapons or power) non nuclear. DERIVATIVES conventionalist noun conventionality noun conventionalize… … English terms dictionary
conventionalize — transitive verb see conventional … New Collegiate 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
conventionalize — verb To make something conventional … Wiktionary
conventionalize — (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb To make conventional: conform, stylize. See USUAL … English dictionary for students
conventionalize — con·ven·tion·al·ize … English syllables
