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conventional

UK
/kənˈvɛnʃənl/
US
/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

Translations

conventionaladjective
more conventional
Comp.
most conventional
Super.
UK
/kənˈvɛnʃənl/
US
/kənˈvɛnʃənl/
She wore a conventional dress to the formal event.
Elle portait une robe conventionnelle à la cérémonie officielle.
conventionnelDans le domaine des usages, des règles ou des accords.
The conventional rules of etiquette were followed at the dinner party.
Les règles conventionnelles de savoir-vivre ont été respectées pendant le dîner.
conventionnelDans le domaine militaire, par opposition à nucléaire, biologique ou chimique.
The country pledged to reduce its stockpile of conventional missiles.
Le pays s’est engagé à réduire son arsenal de missiles conventionnels.
classiqueSe dit d’une chose sans originalité, conforme aux habitudes ou aux modèles habituels.
His conventional approach to the problem didn't yield any new insights.
Son approche classique du problème n’a pas apporté de nouvelles idées.
Synonyms
traditional
usual
standard
orthodox
customary
normal
commonplace
routine
Antonyms
unconventional
nontraditional

Definitions

conventionaladjective
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
She wore a conventional dress to the formal event.
Lacking originality or individuality; typical and unoriginal.
His conventional approach to the problem didn't yield any new insights.
Relating to or based on convention or agreement.
The conventional rules of etiquette were followed at the dinner party.
(Of weapons or warfare) employing non-nuclear, non-biological, and non-chemical means; standard.
The country pledged to reduce its stockpile of conventional missiles.
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