Main Entry:

con·ve·nient

Pronunciation:

\kən-ˈvēn-yənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin convenient-, conveniens, from present participle of convenire to assemble, come together, be suitable, from com- + venire to come — more at come

Date:

14th century

1obsolete : suitable, proper2 a: suited to personal comfort or to easy performance <meeting at a convenient time> b: suited to a particular situation <a convenient excuse> c: affording accommodation or advantage <found it convenient to deal with both problems at the same time>3: being near at hand : close <a location convenient to the train station>

— con·ve·nient·ly adverb