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vernacularity

vernacularity

9.1
A style of buildings or art that shows local materials and traditions
  • noun
  • /vərˌnækjəˈrælɪti/
  • Formal
translation icon : vernacularidad
  • Architects often study vernacularity to design buildings that fit naturally into their surroundings.

Examples

  • The artist's work celebrates the vernacularity of regional crafts and materials.

  • The vernacularity of the village houses reflects the traditions of the local community.

  • The vernacularity of the region is evident in its architecture.

  • Many artists embrace vernacularity in their works.

  • The vernacularity of the village houses reflects the traditions of the local community.

  • Architects often study vernacularity to design buildings that fit naturally into their surroundings.

  • The artist's work celebrates the vernacularity of regional crafts and materials.

Antonyms

universality
9 6.8

Being true or the same for everyone

How Local

vernacularity
  • Formal
9.1
localness
1 6.3
tradition
∞ 2.0

Surface Forms

vernacularity singular
vernacularities plural

Morphology

vernacularity = vernacular (transparent) = vernacular + ity

Formed from the adjective 'vernacular' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ity', yielding the straightforward quality/state.

Etymology

Vernacularity comes from the Latin word vernaculus, which means 'home-born' or 'native'. So when we talk about the vernacularity of houses or art, we mean they belong naturally to a place and its local traditions.