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convenable — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • commodious adj Spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable.
  • congruent adjective In geometry, having exactly the same shape and size, so that one figure can be laid over the other and match it point for point.
  • fit adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
  • fitting adj Appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
  • respectable adj Regarded well by others; proper and decent in behavior or appearance.
  • suitable adjective Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.

Senses

convenable is used for these senses in English:

  • commodious (now, rare) Of life or living, endowed with conveniences; comfortable; free from hardship. [from 16th c.]
  • congruent Corresponding in character; congruous.
  • fit Suitable; proper
  • fitting Appropriate; suitable.
  • proper Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
  • respectable Decent; satisfactory.
  • suitable Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

commodious — full definition

  1. adj Spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable.
  2. adj Convenient, serviceable, suitable.
  3. adj Advantageous, profitable, beneficial.
  4. adj Of life or living, endowed with conveniences; comfortable; free from hardship.

congruent — full definition

  1. adjective In geometry, having exactly the same shape and size, so that one figure can be laid over the other and match it point for point.
  2. adjective In agreement with something else, or suitable to it.

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