Visual meaning of 'conventionalized' - Social Visual Dictionary

verb

To make something conventional.

Examples:

"The handshake, once a spontaneous greeting, has been conventionalized as the standard way to begin a business meeting. "

culture tradition society style

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Visual illustration for the word "conventional" - A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

conventional/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

as/ˈæs/

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

meeting/ˈmiːtɪŋ/ /ˈmitɪŋ/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

something/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

Visual illustration for the word "greeting" - To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

greeting/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

way/weɪ/

(heading) To do with a place or places.

to/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

a/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

business/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

standard/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

handshake/ˈhændʃeɪk/

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

spontaneous/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/

Self-generated; happening without any apparent external cause.