Conventional
/kənˈvɛnʃənl/noun
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
Did you know?The root of 'conventional' is tied to the Latin 'convenire', meaning 'to come together', hinting at the collective power of societal norms and beliefs.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
convenire
“to come together, to agree”
Old French
Old French
convention
“an agreement, a coming together for a purpose”
Middle English
Middle English
conventional
“pertaining to a convention or agreement”
Modern English
English
conventional
“following accepted customs or practices”
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