conventional
Elementary/kənˈvɛnʃənl/
- adjective
- Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
conventional in a sentence
- “His views on dating are quite conventional.”
- “His views on dating are more conventional than those of some of his friends.”
- “The restaurant's menu offered a conventional mix of dishes.”
What does “conventional” mean?
conventional (adjective) means based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. It is pronounced /kənˈvɛnʃənl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "conventional" mean?
- conventional (adjective) means: Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
- How do you pronounce "conventional"?
- "conventional" is pronounced /kənˈvɛnʃənl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "conventional" in a sentence?
- Here is "conventional" used in a sentence: His views on dating are quite conventional.
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