Pronunciation: k ə n- ' vench-n ə l, - ' ven(t)-sh ə -n ə l
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 \ -n ə - ˌ li-z ə m \ noun
– con · ven · tion · al · ist \ -list \ noun or adjective
– con · ven · tion · al · i · za · tion \ - ˌ vench-n ə -l ə - ' z ā -sh ə n, - ˌ ven(t)-sh ə -n ə - \ noun
– con · ven · tion · al · ize \ - ' vench-n ə - ˌ l ī z, - ' ven(t)-sh ə -n ə - \ transitive verb
– con · ven · tion · al · ly adverb