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conventional

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈvenʃənəl/

conventional means: Following the usual methods, rules, or beliefs that most people accept.

adjective

ACCEPTED PRACTICEB2

Following the usual methods, rules, or beliefs that most people accept.

  • We used conventional methods to repair the roof.
  • Her findings challenge conventional wisdom about learning.
  • Does conventional medicine offer an effective treatment?

Similar words: traditional, standard, accepted

Opposites: unconventional

Common phrases: conventional wisdom, conventional medicine, conventional methods

ORDINARYB2

Ordinary and similar to what you usually see, without anything surprising or unusual.

  • He wore a conventional dark suit.
  • The house has a fairly conventional design.
  • Her clothes looked conventional beside her sister’s bright outfits.

Similar words: ordinary, unremarkable

Opposites: unusual, unconventional

Common phrases: conventional clothes, conventional design, conventional appearance

Questions about conventional

What does conventional mean?

Following the usual methods, rules, or beliefs that most people accept.

What is conventional in other languages?

Türkçe: geleneksel · Español: convencional · Français: conventionnel · Deutsch: konventionell · Italiano: convenzionale · 日本語: 従来の

How do you pronounce conventional?

It is pronounced /kənˈvenʃənəl/.

How do you use conventional in a sentence?

We used conventional methods to repair the roof. Her findings challenge conventional wisdom about learning.

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