conventionality
UK[kənˌvɛnʃəˈnalɪti]US[kənˌvɛnʃəˈnæləti]
n
the quality or state of being conventional, especially in following accepted customs, rules, or styles.
n
a conventional practice, custom, or rule.
Morpheme Breakdown
con
vent
ion
al
ity
con
together
vent
come
ion
al
of or pertaining to
ity
noun suffix
Etymology
the word 'conventionality' is built upon the core latin verb 'venire', meaning 'to come'. the prefix 'con-' adds the sense of 'together', forming 'convenire'—to come together, to assemble, or to agree. from this, the noun 'conventio' emerged, denoting a meeting or agreement. the english word 'convention' evolved from this, referring to a formal assembly or a widely accepted practice. by adding the adjectival suffix '-al' and the abstract noun suffix '-ity', the term 'conventionality' was formed, shifting the focus from the act of agreeing to the resultant state or quality of adhering to established agreements, customs, and norms. thus, the literal journey from 'coming together' culminates in the modern abstract concept of conformity to social conventions.
Analysis
Structure: con (together) + vent (come) + ion + al + ity (noun suffix)
con- (latin prefix, meaning 'together'); vent (latin root, from 'venire', meaning 'to come'); -ion (latin suffix, forming nouns of action or state); -al (latin suffix, forming adjectives meaning 'of or pertaining to'); -ity (latin suffix, forming nouns indicating a state or condition).
Examples
the conventionality of their wedding ceremony was appreciated by the older guests.
he rebelled against the stifling conventionality of suburban life.
the artist's work was praised for its originality and lack of conventionality.