convenient

One entry found for convenient.

Main Entry: con·ve·nient
Pronunciation: k&n-'vEn-y&nt
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
1 obsolete : SUITABLE, PROPER
2 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