unconventionally-moved
|un-con-ven-tion-al-ly-moved|
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/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli muːvd/
(unconventionally-move)
non-traditional movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unconventionally' originates from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'conventionally' from 'convention,' which comes from Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'agreement.'
Historical Evolution
'unconventionally' evolved from the Middle English 'convention' and the prefix 'un-' was added to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'convention' meant 'agreement,' but 'unconventionally' evolved to mean 'not following traditional norms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moved in a manner that is not typical or traditional.
The artist's work was unconventionally-moved, challenging the norms of the gallery.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 11:30