unconventionally-used
|un-con-ven-tion-al-ly-used|
/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli juːzd/
(unconventional)
non-traditional
Etymology
'unconventionally-used' originates from 'unconventional,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'conventional,' which comes from Latin 'conventionem,' meaning 'a coming together, agreement.'
'unconventional' evolved from the Latin 'conventionem' through Old French 'convention' and eventually became the modern English word 'conventional.'
Initially, 'conventional' meant 'pertaining to an agreement or contract,' but over time it evolved to mean 'traditional or customary.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used in a manner that is not typical or traditional.
The artist's unconventionally-used materials created a unique sculpture.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 13:31