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conventionalized

|con/ven/tion/al/ized|

C1

/kənˈvɛnʃənəˌlaɪzd/

(conventionalize)

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Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
conventionalizeconventionalizedconventionalizedconventionalizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'conventionalize' originates from the word 'convention,' which comes from Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'a coming together.'

Historical Evolution

'conventio' transformed into the Old French word 'convention,' and eventually became the modern English word 'convention.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a coming together or agreement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'established practice or standard.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made to conform to established practices or standards.

The artist's style became more conventionalized over time.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45