Main Entry: con·ven·tion·al

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈvench-nəl, -ˈven(t)-shə-n^əl\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : formed by agreement or compact
2 a : according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention b : lacking originality or individuality : trite c (1) : ordinary, commonplace (2) : nonnuclear 1 <conventional warfare>
3 a : according with a mode of artistic representation that simplifies or provides symbols or substitutes for natural forms b : of traditional design
4 : of, resembling, or relating to a convention, assembly, or public meeting

synonyms see ceremonial

— con·ven·tion·al·ism \-nə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

— con·ven·tion·al·ist \-list\ noun or adjective

— con·ven·tion·al·i·za·tion \-ˌvench-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌven(t)-shə-nə-\ noun

— con·ven·tion·al·ize \-ˈvench-nə-ˌlīz, -ˈven(t)-shə-nə-\ transitive verb

— con·ven·tion·al·ly adverb