conventional

/kənvˈɛnʃənə‍l/

/kənˈvɛnʃənəɫ/

conventional

(of a person) tending to follow the social norms, or to accept traditional views

following established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

conforming with accepted standards

(weapons) using energy for propulsion or destruction that is not nuclear energy

antonyms : nuclear

represented in simplified or symbolic form

synonyms : formal

in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past

rigidly formal or bound by convention

(of medical care) treating diseases based on modern science, using drugs, surgery, etc.

Examples

1. No conventional drugs had produced any significant change.

2. She presented an abstract idea that challenged conventional wisdom and sparked a lively debate.

3. The scientist struggled to find colleagues who shared his curiosity and vision, as his peers were content with conventional research.

4. The plumbing layout of one of these buildings is conventional.