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conventionalism

[kənˈvenʃənəlɪzəm]
nounpl: conventionalisms
convencionalismo
1. Adherence to or belief in conventional standards, practices, or customs rather than individual judgment or innovation
Her rejection of conventionalism allowed her to pursue an unconventional career path.
Sua rejeição do convencionalismo lhe permitiu seguir uma carreira não convencional.
2. In philosophy, the view that the truth of scientific theories depends on human conventions rather than objective facts
The scientist's conventionalism challenged the notion that mathematical truths are discovered rather than invented.
O convencionalismo do cientista desafiou a noção de que as verdades matemáticas são descobertas em vez de inventadas.
3. The practice of following established social norms and traditions without questioning them
Excessive conventionalism can stifle creativity and personal expression.
O convencionalismo excessivo pode sufocar a criatividade e a expressão pessoal.
Synonyms
conformismorthodoxytraditionalismconservatism
Antonyms
unconventionalismnonconformismindividualismprogressivism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
convencionalismo
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
convencionalismo
Common in business and academic discourse
Portugal
convencionalismo
Used in formal philosophical and academic writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

break with conventionalism
challenge conventionalism
embrace conventionalism
slave to conventionalism
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