unconventionality

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ conventionality.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌʌnkənˌvɛn(t)ʃəˈnaləti/, /ˌʌnkənˌvɛn(t)ʃəˈnalɪti/, /ˌʌŋ-/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌʌnkənˌvɛn(t)ʃəˈnaləti/

Noun

unconventionality (countable and uncountable, plural unconventionalities)

  1. The state of being unconventional.
    The psychologist regarded Sofie's extreme unconventionality and intelligence as pointing towards very high openness to experience.
    Synonyms: eccentricity, nonconformity, quirkiness
    Antonyms: conventionality, conformity, normalcy, normality
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