unconventional
|un-con-ven-tion-al|
B2
/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/
non-traditional
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unconventional' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'conventional' from Latin 'conventionem', meaning 'a coming together'.
Historical Evolution
'conventionem' transformed into the Old French word 'convention', and eventually became the modern English word 'conventional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a coming together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not conforming to established customs'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
Her unconventional approach to teaching made her classes very popular.
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