convention

Meanings

• noun

  a set of established practices, rules, or standards in a particular art, profession, or social group

  - "The convention of wearing formal attire to weddings is a long-standing tradition."
  - "In the field of technology, industry conventions can help establish best practices and standardize processes."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convention
convention , devotion , emotion , tradition , station , vacation , relation , creation

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Homophones

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1. convention (English) : a large gathering or public meeting
   

2. convention (English) : an agreement or understanding between parties
   

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Variants

List of all variants of convention that leads to same result
convention , conventions , convention center , Geneva convention , Geneva conventions , defy convention , the Geneva Convention , counter-convention , counter-conventions , counterconvention , counterconventions , pre-convention , preconvention

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'conventus' meaning 'meeting, assembly'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'convention' in English was in the 14th century.

2. The term 'convention' is often used interchangeably with the term 'custom'.

3. In the United States, the term 'convention' is often used to refer to political parties' national meetings.

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Related Concepts

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1. custom: A social practice or tradition that is passed down from one generation to the next.

2. protocol: A set of rules and conventions governing the interactions between different systems or entities.

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Culture

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The term 'convention' has been used extensively in various cultural, historical, and symbolic contexts. In literature, it can refer to a set of literary devices or techniques used by authors. In art, conventions can refer to established styles or genres. In music, conventions can refer to standard musical forms or structures. In social contexts, conventions can refer to established norms or customs.

How to Memorize "convention"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered together, following established practices and rules.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convention' with the idea of a group or community coming together to establish practices and standards.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Are Wearing Hats' to remember that conventions are 'C'ustoms, 'A'greements, 'W'idely 'H'eld, and 'T'ypically 'S'et.

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