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conventionally-used

|con-ven-tion-al-ly-used|

B2

/kənˈvɛnʃənəli juːzd/

(conventional)

traditional norms

Base FormNounAdverb
conventionalconventionconventionally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'conventionally-used' originates from 'convention,' which comes from Latin, specifically the 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 'convention' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a coming together or meeting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a customary way of doing things.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

used in a manner that is typical or expected according to established norms or conventions.

The term is conventionally-used in academic writing.

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Last updated: 2025/06/04 20:47