CONVENTIONAL


Meaning of CONVENTIONAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈvench-nəl, -ˈven(t)-shə-n ə l ]

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 -nə-ˌli-zəm noun

• con·ven·tion·al·ist -list noun or adjective

• con·ven·tion·al·i·za·tion -ˌvench-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌven(t)-shə-nə- noun

• con·ven·tion·al·ize -ˈvench-nə-ˌlīz, -ˈven(t)-shə-nə- transitive verb

• con·ven·tion·al·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.