[con.ven.tion.al] adj (15c) 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 "~ 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 syn see ceremonial -- con.ven.tion.al.ism n -- con.ven.tion.al.ist n or adj -- con.ven.tion.al.i.za.tion n -- con.ven.tion.al.ize vt -- con.ven.tion.al.ly adv