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conventional
01
generally accepted and followed by many people
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most conventional
Comparative
more conventional
gradable
Examples
In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day.
02
tending to follow the social norms, or to accept traditional views
Examples
In the future, conventional people may find it harder to relate to rapidly changing societal norms.
03
following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used
Examples
The government may continue to use conventional policies, though some are calling for radical change.
04
traditional, non-nuclear weapons used in regular warfare
Examples
Conventional weapons include rifles and artillery.
05
relating to treatment of diseases using standard, widely accepted methods of modern medicine, such as drugs, surgery, or established clinical procedures
Examples
Conventional medicine was used to treat his heart condition.
Lexical Tree
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convention
convene
