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

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