conventional — based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvenʃənl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks my purple hair is too unconventional for job interviews.
- The startup rejected conventional business models and created something revolutionary.
- His conventional diet of pizza and energy drinks worried his nutritionist.
conventional
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈvenʃənl/]
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
While the artist wore a wild, colorful outfit, the businessman wore a highly conventional black suit.
CON(together) + VEN(come) + TION(state) — reaching a state(TION) where they VEN(came) CON(together) to agree on the rules, the group established a conventional standard.
Making an intentional choice to break the boring rules, the rebel refused to live a completely conventional life.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conventionalis,' derived from 'conventio' meaning 'meeting' or 'agreement,' which comes from 'convenire' (to come together). The word evolved to mean 'according to general agreement or custom.'
Breakdown
con- (together) + venire (come) + -tion (noun suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) = conventional (relating to general agreement or established practice)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks my purple hair is too unconventional for job interviews.”
“The startup rejected conventional business models and created something revolutionary.”
“His conventional diet of pizza and energy drinks worried his nutritionist.”
“She chose a conventional wedding dress instead of the dinosaur costume she originally wanted.”
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