convenient
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yənt adjective
1.
suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.
2.
at hand; easily accessible: Their house is convenient to all transportation.
3.
Obsolete. fitting; suitable.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin convenient- (stem of conveniēns), present participle of convenīre to be suitable, come together. See convene, -ent
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin convenient- (stem of conveniēns), present participle of convenīre to be suitable, come together. See convene, -ent
Related forms
con·ven·ient·ly, adverb
qua·si-con·ven·ient, adjective
qua·si-con·ven·ient·ly, adverb
su·per·con·ven·ient, adjective
ul·tra·con·ven·ient, adjective
Synonyms
1. adapted, serviceable, useful, helpful, advantageous. 2. handy.
1. adapted, serviceable, useful, helpful, advantageous. 2. handy.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune |
| 2. | easy to use |
| 3. | close by or easily accessible; handy |
| [C14: from Latin conveniēns appropriate, fitting, from convenīre to come together, be in accord with, from venīre to come] | |
| con'veniently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
convenient
late 14c., from L. convenientem (nom. conveniens), prp. of convenire (see convene).
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Example sentences
His pragmatism is a convenient cover for effacing the foundational debates of our republic.
We have exceedingly convenient blinders when it comes to pro-valuating economy over survivability.
It's also convenient, and you do feel good using it.
And as anyone who's watched a loved one die knows, biology does not supply sound tracks, convenient timing or highlight reels.
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