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conventionally

|con/ven/tion/al/ly|

B2

/kənˈvɛnʃənəli/

(conventional)

traditional norms

Base FormNounAdverb
conventionalconventionconventionally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'conventionally' originates from the Latin word 'conventio', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'venire' meant 'to come'.

Historical Evolution

'conventio' transformed into the Old French word 'convention', and eventually became the modern English word 'conventionally'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a coming together or meeting', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a customary or traditional manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that is based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

The house was conventionally designed with a pitched roof and brick walls.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39