convenient

American  

[kuhn-veen-yuhnt] / kənˈvin yənt /

adjective

1. suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.

   Synonyms:

   advantageous, helpful, useful, serviceable

2. at hand; easily accessible.

   Their house is convenient to all transportation.

   Synonyms:

   handy

3. Obsolete. fitting; suitable.

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convenient British  

/ kənˈviːnɪənt /

adjective

1. suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune

2. easy to use

3. close by or easily accessible; handy

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Other Word Forms

• conveniently adverb
• quasi-convenient adjective
• superconvenient adjective
• ultraconvenient adjective

Etymology

Origin of convenient

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from from Latin convenient- (stem of conveniēns ), present participle of convenīre “to be suitable, come together”; convene, -ent

Example Sentences

Football leans on tradition, providing convenient cover for the NFL’s lenient stance on smelling salts, ammonia crystals that players believe enhance performance when inhaled.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems that there is always something to add, fix or upgrade, and it’s rarely convenient or affordable.

From MarketWatch

The companies see the delivery method as a quick, convenient way for shoppers to get online orders delivered to their homes.

From The Wall Street Journal

She believes policies sometimes "infantilise young people" by not really considering them adults "except when it's convenient", with "every problem being pinned on those between the ages of, say, 15-20".

From BBC

It’s also excellent piled onto an everything bagel with a smear of avocado and a little lemon zest—proof that something can be both convenient and genuinely craveable.

From Salon

Related Words

• acceptable
• advantageous
• agreeable
• available
• beneficial
• comfortable
• conducive
• favorable
• good
• handy
• helpful
• opportune
• proper
• suitable
• timely
• user-friendly