convenient — fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; involving little trouble or effort
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; involving little trouble or effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈviːniənt/
Example Sentences
- Having a dishwasher is very convenient when you're too lazy to wash dishes by hand.
- Online shopping is convenient, but my wallet finds it a little too convenient.
- The new subway line makes commuting much more convenient for residents.
convenient
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈviːniənt/]
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; involving little trouble or effort
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; involving little trouble or effort
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convenire' meaning 'to come together' or 'to suit,' composed of 'com-' (together) and 'venire' (to come). The word entered English via Old French 'convenient' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
con- (together) + ven (come) + -ient (adjective suffix) = convenient
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Having a dishwasher is very convenient when you're too lazy to wash dishes by hand.”
“Online shopping is convenient, but my wallet finds it a little too convenient.”
“The new subway line makes commuting much more convenient for residents.”
“It's convenient that my dentist appointment got cancelled - I was dreading it anyway.”
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