CONVENIENCE


Meaning of CONVENIENCE in English

/keuhn veen"yeuhns/ , n.

1. the quality of being convenient; suitability.

2. anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like.

3. a convenient situation or time: at your convenience.

4. advantage or accommodation: a shelter for the convenience of travelers.

5. Chiefly Brit. See water closet (def. 1).

adj.

6. easy to obtain, use, or reach; made for convenience: convenience utensils that can be discarded after use.

[ 1350-1400; ME convenientia harmony, agreement. See CONVENIENT, -ENCE ]

Syn. 1. utility, handiness, availability.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .