unconventionality

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un·con·ven·tion·al·i·ty

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nal-i-tee]
noun, plural un·con·ven·tion·al·i·ties for 2.
1.
disregard for convention; the state or quality of being inconsistent with customs, rules, etc.; originality.
2.
something unconventional, as an act.

Origin:
1850–55; un-1 + conventionality

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unconventional (ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
 
unconvention'ality
 
n
 
uncon'ventionally
 
adv

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