conventional

One entry found for conventional.

Main Entry: con·ven·tion·al
Pronunciation: k&n-'vench-n&l, -'ven(t)-sh&-n^&l
Function: adjective
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
synonym see CEREMONIAL
- con·ven·tion·al·ism /-n&-"li-z&m/ noun
- con·ven·tion·al·ist /-list/ noun or adjective
- con·ven·tion·al·i·za·tion /-"vench-n&-l&-'zA-sh&n, -"ven(t)-sh&-n&-/ noun
- con·ven·tion·al·ize /-'vench-n&-"lIz, -'ven(t)-sh&-n&-/ transitive verb
- con·ven·tion·al·ly adverb