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conventionally-delivered

|con-ven-tion-al-ly-de-liv-ered|

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/kənˈvɛnʃənəli dɪˈlɪvərd/

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/kənˈvɛnʃənəli dɪˈlɪvəd/

standard delivery

Etymology
Etymology Information

'conventionally-delivered' originates from the word 'convention,' which comes from Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'a coming together.' The suffix '-ally' and 'delivered' are added to form the adjective.

Historical Evolution

'Convention' evolved from Latin 'conventio' to Old French 'convention' and then to Middle English 'convention.' The term 'delivered' comes from Old French 'delivrer,' meaning 'to set free.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'convention' referred to a formal meeting or assembly, but it evolved to mean 'standard practice.' 'Delivered' originally meant 'to set free' but now commonly refers to the act of bringing something to a destination.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

delivered in a traditional or standard manner, often referring to childbirth or the delivery of goods.

The baby was conventionally-delivered at the hospital.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 00:46