conservative
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
Tending to resist change or innovation; Cautious, moderate; Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side; Supporting some combination of fiscal, political or social conservatism
- comparative
- more conservative
- superlative
- most conservative
Meanings
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Tending to resist change or innovation
The English are generally conservative.
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His parents are very conservative.
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Cautious, moderate
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Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side
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Supporting some combination of fiscal, political or social conservatism
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Having power to preserve in a safe or entire state, or from loss, waste, or injury; preservative
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Conventional, traditional, and moderate in style and appearance; not extreme, excessive, faddish, or intense
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Not including any operation or intervention — said of a treatment, see conservative treatment
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Having few changes relative to an older form, especially in comparison to related varieties
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That is the gradient of a function
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Relating to the Conservative Partyrare