conventionalizing

Meanings

• verb

  The process of making a new idea or habit acceptable and widely used.

  - "The company is conventionalizing the use of telecommuting."
  - "It can take years for a new technology to be conventionalized."

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Variants

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conventional , conventionalism , conventionalisms , conventionalist , conventionalists , conventionalization , conventionalizations , conventionalize , conventionalized , conventionalizes , conventionalizing , conventionally

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'conventus' meaning 'assembly' or 'meeting', and the suffix '-alize' meaning 'to make like'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conventionalizing' was first used in sociology in the late 19th century.

2. The process of conventionalizing can be both positive and negative, as it can lead to the acceptance of new and innovative ideas, but can also result in the rejection of new ideas that challenge established norms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Socialization: The process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of a society.

2. Institutionalization: The process by which social practices and organizations become established and accepted as part of a society.

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Culture

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Conventionalizing is a key concept in sociology and anthropology, referring to the process by which new ideas or behaviors become widely accepted in a society. It can also be seen in the context of language, where words and phrases become conventionalized over time.

How to Memorize "conventionalizing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people coming together to agree on a new idea or behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conventionalizing' with the idea of a group consensus or agreement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'making it conventional' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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