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conventional

con·ven·tion·al [ kən vénshən'l, kən vénshnəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. socially accepted: conforming to socially accepted customs of behavior or style, especially in a way that lacks imagination
They didn't want a conventional wedding.

2. usual or established: using well-established methods or styles
conventional cooking on a stove rather than in a microwave

3. of gathering of people: relating to a large gathering of people with a common interest or purpose

4. arms without nuclear energy: not involving the use of nuclear weapons or energy

5. law based on consent: in law, based or dependent on the consent of the various parties


con·ven·tion·al·ism noun
con·ven·tion·al·ist noun
con·ven·tion·al·ly adverb
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