conventionality

noun

con·​ven·​tion·​al·​i·​ty kən-ˌven(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 

plural conventionalities

1

: a conventional usage, practice, or thing

2

: the quality or state of being conventional

especially : adherence to conventions

Examples of conventionality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like groups such as Daft Punk and The Residents before it, Angine de Poitrine enjoys the perks of anonymity in its rebellion against conventionality. — Zachery Proctor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026

Monét sings prettily on both duets, but their conventionality dulls her shine. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

Ali’s mournful assassin is trying to stay one step ahead of his enemies and, likewise, the movie fights like hell to elude conventionality. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

But its conventionality ended there. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for conventionality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• eventuality
• grammaticality
• impartiality

Kids Definition

conventionality

noun

con·​ven·​tion·​al·​i·​ty kən-ˌven-chə-ˈnal-ət-ē 

plural conventionalities

1

: the quality or state of being conventional

2

: a conventional practice, custom, or rule