conventionalism

Noun

Meaning

That which is received or established by convention or arbitrary agreement; that which is in accordance with the fashion, tradition, or usage.

The principles or practice of conventionalizing. See Conventionalize, v. t.

Source: Webster's dictionary

convention conventionality canon form character design practice rule style art normal orthodoxy pattern usage fashion

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exception fault variance deviation monster deflection

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orthodoxy

conformity ossification

conventionalist

Conventionalism The French mathematician Henri Poincaré was among the first to articulate a conventionalist view. Source: Internet