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TOEFL BNC: 2253 COCA: 2554

conventional

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənl̟/ adjective
conventional
/kənˈvɛnʃənl̟/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONVENTIONAL
always used before a noun
: used and accepted by most people : usual or traditional常规的;传统的
: of a kind that has been around for a long time and is considered to be usual or typical习俗的;老一套的;习惯的
[more conventional; most conventional] : common and ordinary : not unusual普通的;平常的
always used before a noun : not nuclear(武器等)常规的,非核的

— conventionality

/kənˌvɛnʃəˈnæləti/ noun [noncount]

— conventionally

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 2253 COCA: 2554

conventional

adjective

con·​ven·​tion·​al kən-ˈvench-nəl How to pronounce conventional (audio)
-ˈven(t)-shə-nᵊl
1
: formed by agreement or compact
2
a
: according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention
conventional spelling
conventional morality
b
: lacking originality or individuality : trite
Most of her books are conventional detective stories.
c(1)
: ordinary, commonplace
conventional medications
(2)
: nonnuclear sense 1
conventional warfare
3
a
: according with a mode of artistic representation that simplifies or provides symbols or substitutes for natural forms
b
: of traditional design
4
: of, resembling, or relating to a convention, assembly, or public meeting
conventionalism noun
conventionalist
kən-ˈvench-nə-list How to pronounce conventional (audio)
-ˈven(t)-shə-
noun or adjective
conventionalization noun
conventionalize
kən-ˈvench-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce conventional (audio)
-ˈven(t)-shə-nə-
transitive verb
conventionally adverb
Choose the Right Synonym for conventional

ceremonial, ceremonious, formal, conventional mean marked by attention to or adhering strictly to prescribed forms.

ceremonial and ceremonious both imply strict attention to what is prescribed by custom or by ritual, but ceremonial applies to things that are associated with ceremonies

a ceremonial offering

, ceremonious to persons given to ceremony or to acts attended by ceremony.

made his ceremonious entrance

formal applies both to things prescribed by and to persons obedient to custom and may suggest stiff, restrained, or old-fashioned behavior.

a formal report
the headmaster's formal manner

conventional implies accord with general custom and usage

conventional courtesy

and may suggest a stodgy lack of originality or independence.

conventional fiction

Example Sentences

The number sign is the conventional symbol for labeling something measured in pounds. While microwaves heat up food more quickly, most food tastes better when it is cooked in a conventional oven. Most of her books are conventional detective stories. His views on dating are more conventional than those of some of his friends.
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Word History

Etymology

see convention

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conventional was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 2253 COCA: 2554
conventional

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe, seem傳統;顯得傳統ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常傳統highly極為傳統entirely, utterly (especially NAmE) 完全傳統largely很大程度上傳統seemingly看似傳統

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