kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs; ˈkänvənən(t)s, -ˌnän(t)s noun
( plural convenances kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs; ˈkänvənən(t)sə̇z, -ˌnän(t)-)
Etymology: French, from convenant, present participle of convenir to be suitable
1. : conventional usage
2. convenances plural : the things established by custom as proper to social intercourse : conventions
a forthright man with little regard for the convenances
Synonyms: see form