Convenient
/kənˈviː.njənt/noun
Suitable or favorable for a particular purpose or situation.
Did you know?The term 'convenient' stems from Latin roots that imply 'to come together', often linked to the idea of gathering for a purpose, sometimes for darker rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
conveniens
“Coming together, suitable, fitting.”
Old French
Old French
convenant
“Agreeable, fitting, proper.”
Middle English
Middle English
convenient
“Fitting, suitable, proper.”
Modern English
English
convenient
“Suitable or favorable for a particular purpose.”
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