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PRONUNCIATION OF CONVENTIONALISM

conventionalism  [kənˈvɛnʃənəˌlɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONVENTIONALISM

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Conventionalism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONVENTIONALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Conventionalism

Conventionalism is the philosophical attitude that fundamental principles of a certain kind are grounded on agreements in society, rather than on external reality. Although this attitude is commonly held with respect to the rules of grammar, its application to the propositions of ethics, law, science, mathematics, and logic is more controversial.

Definition of conventionalism in the English dictionary

The first definition of conventionalism in the dictionary is advocacy of or conformity to that which is established. Other definition of conventionalism is something conventional. Conventionalism is also a theory that moral principles are not enshrined in the nature of things but merely reflect customary practice.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONVENTIONALISM


brutalism
ˈbruːtəˌlɪzəm
capitalism
ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm
colonialism
kəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm
formalism
ˈfɔːməˌlɪzəm
imperialism
ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
journalism
ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
liberalism
ˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm
literalism
ˈlɪtərəˌlɪzəm
materialism
məˈtɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
metabolism
mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
minimalism
ˈmɪnɪməˌlɪzəm
nationalism
ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm
Orientalism
ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəˌlɪzəm
photojournalism
ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
professionalism
prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm
realism
ˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
socialism
ˈsəʊʃəˌlɪzəm
surrealism
səˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
symbolism
ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm
vandalism
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONVENTIONALISM

conventicler
convention
convention centre
conventional
Conventional Forces in Europe
conventional medicine
conventional weapons
conventional wisdom
conventionalisation
conventionalise
conventionalist
conventionalities
conventionality
conventionalization
conventionalize
conventionally
conventionary
conventioneer
conventioner
conventionist

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONVENTIONALISM

alcoholism
cannibalism
citizen journalism
communalism
environmentalism
factionalism
federalism
fundamentalism
idealism
individualism
industrialism
initialism
intellectualism
multiculturalism
multilateralism
mutualism
pastoralism
photorealism
pluralism
spiritualism
traditionalism

Synonyms and antonyms of conventionalism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «conventionalism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONVENTIONALISM

Find out the translation of conventionalism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of conventionalism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «conventionalism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

因袭
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

convencionalismo
570 millions of speakers

English

conventionalism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

conventionalism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

conventionalism
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

конвенционализм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

convencionalismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চলিত রীতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

conventionalisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Konvensionalisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Konventionalismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

因習尊重
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인습
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Conventionalism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tôn trọng lể nghi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

conventionalism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परंपरावाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

geleneksellik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

convenzionalismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

konwencjonalizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

конвенціоналізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

convenționalism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συμβατικότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

conventionalisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

konventionalismen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

conventionalism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of conventionalism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONVENTIONALISM»

The term «conventionalism» is normally little used and occupies the 125.250 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONVENTIONALISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «conventionalism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «conventionalism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about conventionalism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONVENTIONALISM»

Discover the use of conventionalism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to conventionalism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Conventionalism: From Poincare to Quine
This book provides a fresh perspective on twentieth-century philosophy. Many of the major themes of contemporary philosophy emerge in this book as arising from engagement with the challenge of conventionalism.
Yemima Ben-Menahem, 2006
2
Law's Empire
TWO KINDS OF CONVENTIONALISM Now we can distinguish what might seem to be two forms or versions of conventionalism. The first, which we might call " strict" conventionalism, restricts the law of a community to the explicit extension of its ...
Ronald Dworkin, 1986
3
Conventionalism in Ancient American Art
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Frederic Ward Putnam, 2010
4
Natural Right and History
Philosophic and vulgar conventionalism agree as to this: that by nature everyone seeks only his own good or that it is according to nature that one does not pay any regard to other people's good or that the regard for others arises only out of ...
Leo Strauss, 1953
5
A Defense of Semantic Conventionalism
So, (1) and (2) are false. The concluding chapter brings together all that we have learned throughout the dissertation about what a defensible version of conventionalism might look like.
Nancy Davies, University of Waterloo. Department of Philosophy, 2007
6
Saying, Meaning, Implicating
This dilemma emerges from the two main approaches to communication theory, in- tentionalism and conventionalism. Both contradict each other with respect to their basic concepts. At the same time they depend on each other, that is, neither  ...
Georg Meggle, Christian Plunze, 2003
7
For and Against Method: Including Lakatos's Lectures on ...
Lecture Five THE LIMITS OF CONVENTIONALISM As I have already mentioned, this lecture was accidentally not recorded. Regarding the criticism of conventionalism, the reader is recommended to look at Lakatos 1970 and 1971a. Briefly ...
Matteo Motterlini, 1999
8
Knowledge, Innovation and Economy: An Evolutionary Exploration
Conventionalism proposes a specific conception of scientific development. It does not postulate gradual development through the simple adding of actual results to the old 'truths', but it also does not postulate the radical replacement of old ...
Witold Kwaśnicki, 1996
9
Science Studies: An Advanced Introduction
Conventionalism Conventionalism is historically the first major alternative to the positivist philosophy of science. Although conventionalism is usually identified with Pierre Duhem, it may be more accurate to view Jules Henri Poincare as the ...
David J. Hess, 1997
10
The Golden Age of Polish Philosophy: Kazimierz Twardowski's ...
Anna Jedynak French conventionalism originated at the turn of the 19th century. The views of Duhem, Poincar ́e and Le Roy are usually ranked under this heading and they will be presented in some detail in what follows. The purpose of this ...
Sandra Lapointe, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONVENTIONALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term conventionalism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Starting Five - Draft winners
... confirmation as to what was about to go down, and in the end, the Lakers veering toward versatility over conventionalism sparked one hell of a chain reaction. «sportal.co.nz, Jun 15»
2
10 Books to Read Before You Turn 30
The story of Howard Roark who is expelled from his architecture school for refusing to adhere to the school's conventionalism is a story that ... «iDiva.com, Jun 15»
3
The Making of a Modern Classical Prodigy
Virtuosos are replaceable; the machine of conventionalism just uses them as its fuel. They're hailed, but only, Paris offers, as the “puppets of a ... «Vulture, Jun 15»
4
Did Live Streaming During The NBA Finals Deliver A Slam Dunk?
... Warriors against the Cavaliers, too, mirror the contrasting positions for live streaming and the networks: innovation versus conventionalism. «SportTechie, Jun 15»
5
Save Africa from your 'humanity'
... your fellow citizen will pull you down should you attempt to stray off the path of boring conventionalism. The country trumpets free speech and ... «Thought Leader, Jun 15»
6
Cruising in a 1964 Hillman Super Minx
... was discontinued in favour of the Mark III version), this pristine machine exhibits the characteristic no-nonsense conventionalism of its maker. «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
7
Steve Kerr and David Blatt Reached NBA Finals on Unconventional …
Rarely have there been matchups of men whose personal histories have so forcefully crashed the borders of conventionalism on their way to ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
8
'Love & Mercy' review, starring John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth …
... one clouted by family struggles, mental health problems and a lingering desire to live up to his fullest artistic potential admit conventionalism. «TheCelebrityCafe.com, Jun 15»
9
Why there is a whole lot more to success than making the grade
This endemic conventionalism as the guarantor of professional success is a crucial component of the Irish class system. The Leaving Cert can ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
10
7 Things To Know About Dating A Woman With Tattoos, Because …
While her anti-conventionalism may keep her from wanting to get hitched or signing up for happily ever after with you, because face it, you're probably not as ... «Bustle, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Conventionalism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/conventionalism>. May 2024 ».
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