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conventional

Pronunciation: [kənˈvɛnʃənl]

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Learn how to use conventional in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “ideas, practices”

(adjective) related to the usual way of doing things. When something is conventional, it follows accepted rules or customs. It’s like doing things how most people usually do them.

Example

Her wedding was very conventional; it followed traditional customs and rituals.

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His unconventional art style shocked the critics who were used to more conventional designs.

Example

What makes your approach to solving problems conventional?

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) describing a manner of behaving that is normal or expected in society. If someone behaves in a conventional way, they act like most people do.

Example

They dressed in a conventional way for the professional event, wearing suits and ties.

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Her unconventional behavior at the party made her stand out from the crowd.

Example

Is it important to have a conventional way of dressing for interviews?

Context: “standards, values”

(adjective) following widely accepted standards or values. If something is conventional, it fits within the typical ideas of what is right or proper.

Example

The company has conventional values that emphasize hard work and honesty.

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Many young people challenge conventional values and seek new beliefs.

Example

What are some conventional values that people often follow?

How to pronounce conventional

Pronunciation: [kənˈvɛnʃənl]

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