unconventionally-enforced
|un-con-ven-tion-al-ly-en-forced|
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/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli ɪnˈfɔrst/
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/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli ɪnˈfɔːst/
non-standard application
Etymology
'unconventionally-enforced' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'conventionally,' derived from 'convention,' and 'enforced,' from the verb 'enforce,' meaning 'to apply or implement.'
'unconventionally' evolved from the word 'convention,' which has roots in Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'a coming together.' 'Enforced' comes from Old French 'enforcier,' meaning 'to strengthen or fortify.'
Initially, 'enforce' meant 'to strengthen or fortify,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to apply or implement rules or laws.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
implemented or applied in a manner that deviates from traditional or standard methods.
The rules were unconventionally-enforced, leading to confusion among the participants.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 22:04