conventional
[ kuh n-ven-shuh-nl ]
/ kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /
adjective
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regularly, properly, correctly, formally, routinely, systematically, commonly, faithfully, repeatedly, usually, frequently, automatically, generally, consistently, habitually, normally, traditionally, publicly, mostly, largely
Nearby words
- convenor,
- convent,
- conventicle,
- convention,
- convention center,
- conventional sign,
- conventional thoracoplasty,
- conventional weapon,
- conventional wisdom,
- conventionalism
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conventional
/ (kənˈvɛnʃənəl) /
adjective
noun
bridge another word for convention (def. 7)
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conventional
late 15c., "of the nature of an agreement," from Late Latin conventionalis "pertaining to convention or agreement," from Latin conventionem (see convention). Meaning "of the nature of a convention" is from 1812, now rare; "established by social convention" is from 1761; that of "following tradition" is from 1831; that of "non-nuclear" is from 1955. Realted: Conventionality; conventionally.
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