CONSERVATIVE
—adjective. 1 a averse to rapid change. B (of views, taste, etc.) Moderate, avoiding extremes. 2 (of an estimate etc.) Purposely low. 3 (usually. Conservative) of conservatives or the conservative party. 4 tending to conserve. —none. 1 conservative person. 2 (usually. Conservative) supporter or member of the conservative party. ? conservatism none. [latin: related to *conserve]