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- [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
- /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
- /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
Definitions of conservativeness word
- adjective conservativeness disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change. 1
- adjective conservativeness cautiously moderate or purposefully low: a conservative estimate. 1
- adjective conservativeness traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness: conservative suit. 1
- adjective conservativeness (often initial capital letter) of or relating to the Conservative party. 1
- adjective conservativeness (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Conservative Jews or Conservative Judaism. 1
- adjective conservativeness having the power or tendency to conserve or preserve. 1
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Origin of conservativeness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin conservātīvus, equivalent to Latin conservāt(us) (see conservation) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English conservatif < Middle French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Conservativeness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conservativeness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conservativeness
noun conservativeness
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- orthodoxy — orthodox belief or practice.
- preservation — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- traditionalism — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
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