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консервати́вный — meaning in English

konservativnyy

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English meaning

  • conservative noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
  • conventional adj Following accepted customs, methods, or standards rather than anything unusual.

Senses

консервати́вный is used for these senses in English:

  • conservative (British, politics) Relating to the Conservative Party.
  • conservative (linguistics) Having few changes relative to an older form, especially in comparison to related varieties.
  • conventional Ordinary, commonplace.

conservative — full definition

  1. noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
  2. noun A member or supporter of a Conservative political party.
  3. adjective Cautious and moderate, especially in estimates or predictions.
  4. adjective Resistant to change; favouring traditional values, styles, or methods.

conventional — full definition

  1. adj Following accepted customs, methods, or standards rather than anything unusual.
  2. adj Ordinary or unoriginal; lacking creativity.
  3. adj Describing weapons or warfare that do not involve nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.

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