conventional

Meanings

• adjective

  Adhering to or conforming to a tradition or accepted rule; not innovative or unconventional.

  - "The use of conventional greetings is considered polite in many cultures."
  - "Despite the advances in technology, some people still prefer to read conventional books."

• adjective

  Relating to or being a widely established practice, belief, or technique.

  - "The conventional method of making bread involves mixing flour, water, and yeast."
  - "Conventional wisdom suggests that saving money is important for financial security."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈvɛnʃənl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

organic , natural , imaginative , atypical , out of the ordinary , unconventional , nuclear

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Synonyms

stereotypical , canonical , typical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conventional
devotional , revolution , evolution , resolution

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Variants

List of all variants of conventional that leads to same result
conventional , conventionalism , conventionalisms , conventionalist , conventionalists , conventionalization , conventionalizations , conventionalize , conventionalized , conventionalizes , conventionalizing , conventionally , conventional wisdom , conventional wisdoms , conventional medicine , anti-conventional

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'conventus,' meaning 'assembly' or 'coming together.' The term 'conventional' comes from the idea of following established practices or traditions.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conventional' is often used in the context of scientific research to refer to established theories or methods.

2. In the context of computing, 'conventional' memory refers to the main memory of a computer, as opposed to cache memory or other types of memory.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tradition: A belief or behavior passed down through generations.

2. Custom: A social practice or ritual that is widely accepted and followed in a particular culture or community.

3. Norm: A standard or accepted practice, behavior, or belief in a particular society.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'conventional' is often used to describe established literary techniques or themes. In art, conventional styles refer to widely accepted artistic styles and genres. In music, conventional harmonies and chord progressions are common in various genres.

How to Memorize "conventional"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people following established rules or practices.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conventional' with the idea of following established practices or rules.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Conforms to the Norms' to help remember the definition of 'conventional'.

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