conveyance — the action of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈveɪəns/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy's conveyance broke down, so he had to carry 20 pizzas on foot like a wobbly pizza tower.
- The conveyance of confidential documents requires special security measures.
- His grandfather's old bicycle was his only conveyance, but it squeaked so loudly that dogs followed him everywhere.
conveyance
NOUN[/kənˈveɪəns/]
the action of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another
An old horse-drawn conveyance carries the family across the muddy countryside road.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Old French in the 14th century, derived from the Latin 'convehere', meaning 'to carry together'. The Latin root combines 'con-' (together) and 'vehere' (to carry), reflecting the literal sense of transporting something from one place to another.
Breakdown
con- (together) + vehere (to carry) + -ance (action or state). The suffix -ance transforms the verb into a noun denoting the act or means of conveyance.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy's conveyance broke down, so he had to carry 20 pizzas on foot like a wobbly pizza tower.”
“The conveyance of confidential documents requires special security measures.”
“His grandfather's old bicycle was his only conveyance, but it squeaked so loudly that dogs followed him everywhere.”
“The lawyer handled the conveyance of the estate smoothly and efficiently.”
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