adj

conventional

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adj

Following accepted customs, methods, or standards rather than anything unusual.

"They chose a conventional wedding with a church service and reception."

"His conventional approach to management rarely surprises anyone."

Ordinary or unoriginal; lacking creativity.

"The film's plot felt a bit conventional and predictable."

Describing weapons or warfare that do not involve nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.

"The two armies fought with conventional weapons only."

How to Use Conventional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStandard, ordinary, or done the usual way rather than anything unusual or experimental.

Common pairings

conventional wisdom conventional methods conventional warfare

more conventional comparative, conventionals plural, most conventional superlative

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