Definition

Following accepted customs or practices; traditional and not unusual or different.

Example

The wedding was a conventional ceremony held in a church.

Conversation

Do you think a conventional wedding is the best way to go?

Not necessarily, I think it depends on the couple's style.

Yeah, but there’s something special about the conventional ceremony traditions.

True! Those traditions can make the day feel really meaningful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conventional is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "venire" (meaning to come). The word refers to practices or ideas that come together as accepted norms or standards in society.

Memory Tip

Think of ideas or practices that come together as accepted norms — 'con-' means together, and 'venire' means to come.

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