conservative — tending to oppose change and preserve traditional values
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: tending to oppose change and preserve traditional values
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so conservative that she still uses a rotary phone and refuses to learn smartphones.
- The bank's conservative lending policies helped them survive the financial crisis.
- He's so conservative with ketchup that he counts each drop before putting it on his fries.
conservative
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/]
tending to oppose change and preserve traditional values
His grandfather kept a conservative approach, refusing to change the old family recipe.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conservare' meaning 'to preserve or keep safe,' combined with the suffix '-ative' meaning 'tending to' or 'inclined to.' The word entered Middle English through Old French.
Breakdown
conserv- (Latin conservare, to preserve) + -ative (suffix meaning 'tending to' or 'inclined to') = conservative (tending to preserve or oppose change)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is so conservative that she still uses a rotary phone and refuses to learn smartphones.”
“The bank's conservative lending policies helped them survive the financial crisis.”
“He's so conservative with ketchup that he counts each drop before putting it on his fries.”
“The conservative dress code requires employees to wear formal business attire.”
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