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conventionally-sent

|con-ven-tion-al-ly-sent|

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/kənˈvɛnʃənəli-sɛnt/

sent traditionally

Etymology
Etymology Information

'conventionally-sent' originates from the word 'convention,' which comes from Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'a coming together.' The suffix '-ally' indicates the manner of action, and 'sent' is derived from the Latin 'sentire,' meaning 'to feel or perceive.'

Historical Evolution

'convention' evolved from the Latin 'conventio' through Old French 'convention,' and 'sent' evolved from Latin 'sentire' through Old French 'sentir.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'convention' referred to a formal meeting or assembly, but over time it evolved to mean established norms or practices. 'Sent' has largely retained its meaning of 'dispatched or transmitted.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

sent in a manner that adheres to established conventions or norms.

The letter was conventionally-sent, following all the traditional postal procedures.

Synonyms

traditionally-sentcustomarily-sent

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/10 21:50