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- Dictionaryconventionally/kənˈvɛnʃənəli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that is based on what is traditionally done or believed: "careers conventionally followed by women"
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in a way that is traditional and ordinary: Not all conventionally grown fruits are vulnerable to pests. She is not conventionally beautiful, but there is something very attractive about her. See. conventional. Fewer examples. People look at things conventionally in politics. Organic produce is no more nutritious than conventionally grown foods.
in a way that is traditional and ordinary: Not all conventionally grown fruits are vulnerable to pests. She is not conventionally beautiful, but there is something very attractive about her. See. conventional. Fewer examples. People look at things conventionally in politics. Organic produce is no more nutritious than conventionally grown foods.
conventional. adjective. con· ven· tion· al kən-ˈvench-nəl. -ˈven (t)-shə-nᵊl. Synonyms of conventional. 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.
conventionally. adverb. /kənˈvenʃənəli/ (often disapproving) in a way that tends to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general; in a way that is normal and ordinary, and perhaps not very interesting. conventionally dressed.
1. following the accepted customs and proprieties, esp in a way that lacks originality. conventional habits. 2. established by accepted usage or general agreement. 3. of or relating to a convention or assembly. 4. law. based upon the agreement or consent of parties.
adjective. uk / kənˈven.ʃ ə n. ə l / us / kənˈven.ʃ ə n. ə l / Add to word list. B2. traditional and ordinary: conventional behaviour / attitudes / clothes. conventional medicine / farming. a conventional wedding. disapproving I find his art dull and conventional. Opposite. unconventional.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb conventionally, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. conventionally has developed meanings and uses in subjects including
adj. 1. Based on or in accordance with general agreement, use, or practice; customary: conventional symbols; a conventional form of address. 2. Conforming to established practice or accepted standards; traditional: a conventional church wedding. 3. a. Devoted to or bound by conventions to the point of artificiality; ceremonious. b.
Definition of conventional adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual. see more. adjective. conforming with accepted standards. “a conventional view of the world” synonyms: established. mainstream, orthodox. adhering to what is commonly accepted. adjective. in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past.
