How Do You Spell UNCONVENTIONALLY?

Pronunciation: [ʌnkənvˈɛnʃənə͡li] (IPA)

Unconventionally is spelled as /ʌnkənˈvɛnʃənli/. The word starts with the prefix "un-", which means "not". The next syllable is "con", which is pronounced as /kən/. The following syllables are "ven" and "tion", which are pronounced as /vɛn/ and /ʃən/ respectively. The word ends with the suffix "-ally" pronounced as /li/. Therefore, "unconventionally" refers to doing things differently or not following traditional norms or customs.

Common Misspellings for UNCONVENTIONALLY

• unconventionaly
• uncondetionally
• ynconventionally
• unconventionlly
• unconvintionally
• unconvetionaly
• unconvintionalty
• Unconvensionalty
• Unconvientionaly

Etymology of UNCONVENTIONALLY

The word "unconventionally" is derived from the combination of two elements:

1. "Un-" is a prefix that means "not" or "opposite of". It is used to negate the meaning of the word it is attached to. In this case, "un-" is added to the word "conventionally" to suggest the opposite or negation of conventional.

2. "Conventional" is an adjective that relates to or conforms to accepted norms, customs, or practices. It comes from the Latin word "conventionem", which means "meeting, assembly, agreement". Over time, it developed into the Latin word "conventionalis", meaning "of or pertaining to a convention". The word then entered English in the early 19th century, indicating something conforming to established practices.

Similar spelling words for UNCONVENTIONALLY

• uncongeniality,
• unconstitutionally,
• unconscionable,
• unscientifically,
• unconditionally,
• unconventionality,
• unconditional,
• unconventional,
• unsentimentally,
• unconvertible,
• unconvincingly,
• unconstitutional,
• unconditioned,
• unconsciously.