convenience — the quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈviːniəns/
Example Sentences
- I chose this apartment for the convenience of being close to three convenience stores.
- Please call me back at your earliest convenience, but not at 3 AM like last time.
- The convenience of having everything delivered has made me forget what the outside world looks like.
convenience
NOUN[/kənˈviːniəns/]
the quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for someone
The 24-hour convenience store saves her after a long, exhausting night shift.
The convenience of having every tool within reach allowed the tailor to finish the garment without interruption.
The convenience of a nearby bakery brought ease to her busy morning and peace to her daily routine.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, the word evolved from the sense of 'coming together' to mean 'suitable' or 'advantageous'. The metaphorical development reflects the idea that when things come together in one place, they become practical and serviceable.
Breakdown
con- (together) + venire (to come) + -ence (noun suffix). The Latin root venire (to come) combined with the prefix con- (with, together) originally meant 'to come together', which semantically extended to describe situations where circumstances align favorably.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I chose this apartment for the convenience of being close to three convenience stores.”
“Please call me back at your earliest convenience, but not at 3 AM like last time.”
“The convenience of having everything delivered has made me forget what the outside world looks like.”
“Modern conveniences have spoiled us - our ancestors would laugh at us struggling to open a can without an electric opener.”
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