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/
Korean meaning: 전통적인, 관습적인, 일반적인
Korean pronunciation: 컨**벤**셔널
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
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
🎤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.'
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📝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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