unconventional

Meanings

• adjective

  Not adhering to or deviating from what is generally accepted as right or proper; unusual, odd.

• noun

  A person who acts in an unusual or strange way.

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Synonyms

underground

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unconventional
revolution , devolution , evolution , resolution

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Variants

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unconventional , unconventionalities , unconventionality , unconventionally

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. From un- 'not' + conventional 'agreed, approved'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unconventional' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The unconventional art movement, Dada, was founded in 1916 in Zurich, Switzerland, as a response to World War I.

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Related Concepts

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1. innovative: Related concept, meaning introducing new ideas, methods, or products. Innovative ideas are often unconventional and can disrupt traditional ways of doing things.

2. nonconformist: Related concept, meaning a person who does not conform to traditional beliefs, practices, or customs. Nonconformists often embrace unconventional ideas and challenge societal norms.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'unconventional' is often used to describe works or ideas that challenge traditional norms and conventions. For instance, the surrealist art movement of the early 20th century was characterized by its unconventional and dreamlike imagery.

How to Memorize "unconventional"

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   - Imagine a person or situation that goes against the norm. For example, visualize a person wearing mismatched clothes or a group of artists creating abstract art.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unusual Not Conforming To Standards' to remember the meaning of 'unconventional'.

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