Conventionalising

/kənˈvɛnʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The British present participle: the process of making something conventional or conforming to established norms (British spelling).

Etymology

From 'conventionalise' + '-ing.' The '-ing' ending is one of the oldest in English, from Old English '-ung' and Germanic roots.

Kelly Says

Fashion designers are constantly 'conventionalising' the avant-garde by making next season's wild runway looks into normal clothes we can actually buy and wear.

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