unconventional — not following traditional or established practices; innovative or unusual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not following traditional or established practices; innovative or unusual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
Example Sentences
- His unconventional wedding featured pizza instead of cake and video games instead of dancing.
- The company's unconventional hiring process includes a 'bring your pet to work' interview day.
- She took an unconventional route to success by starting her business in her garage.
unconventional
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnkənˈvenʃənl/]
not following traditional or established practices; innovative or unusual
a young chef enthusiastically prepares sushi using a waffle iron instead of traditional methods. She places rice and fish into the waffle maker and closes it with excitement. The waffle iron creates perfectly shaped square sushi pieces with crispy edges. Traditional sushi chefs nearby stop their work and stare in amazement at this new technique. Some lean in closer while others shake their heads but smile at the creative approach. someone not following traditional or established practices but being innovative and unusual
Even professionals admire unconventional educational methods!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines the prefix 'un-' (meaning not or opposite) with 'conventional', which derives from Latin 'conventionalis' (from 'convenire', meaning to come together or agree). The term emerged in the 18th century to describe something that deviates from established customs or accepted norms.
Breakdown
un- (not, opposite) + conventional (following accepted customs or practices, from Latin conventio meaning agreement or assembly). The suffix -al transforms the noun into an adjective describing adherence to convention.
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📝Examples
“His unconventional wedding featured pizza instead of cake and video games instead of dancing.”
“The company's unconventional hiring process includes a 'bring your pet to work' interview day.”
“She took an unconventional route to success by starting her business in her garage.”
“The artist's unconventional use of recycled materials created a stunning sculpture.”
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