convenable
Definition of convenable
archaic
: in accord with circumstances : proper
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Origin and Etymology of convenable
Middle English, from Middle French, from convenir to be suitable, convenient + -able
convenable
Definition of convenable
: capable of being convened or assembled
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Origin and Etymology of convenable
convene + -able
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