/ kənˈviːniənt; NAmE / adjective
1.
convenient (for sb/sth) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems :
It is very convenient to pay by credit card.
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare.
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy.
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns.
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient.
I'll call back at a more convenient time.
( disapproving )
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting.
2.
convenient (for sth) near to a particular place; easy to get to :
The house is very convenient for several schools.
OPP inconvenient
► con·veni·ent·ly adverb :
The report can be conveniently divided into three main sections.
The hotel is conveniently situated close to the beach.
She conveniently forgot to mention that her husband would be at the party, too (= because it suited her not to say) .
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (in the sense befitting, becoming, suitable ): from Latin convenient- assembling, agreeing, fitting, from the verb convenire assemble, agree, fit, from con- together + venire come.