conventional

The word “conventional” means following accepted customs, methods, or standards rather than anything unusual. In plain terms, standard, ordinary, or done the usual way rather than anything unusual or experimental.

“Conventional” is pronounced kuhn-VEHN-shuhnl (/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/ in IPA).

Here is “conventional” used in a sentence: “They chose a conventional wedding with a church service and reception.”

“Conventional” is an adjective.

“Conventional” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Conventional” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: following accepted customs, methods, or standards rather than anything unusual.

"Conventional" means following accepted customs, methods, or standards, while "traditional" specifically means passed down over time as part of a custom or heritage. Something conventional is simply the usual or expected way of doing things now, whereas something traditional carries a sense of history. They overlap but are not identical.

"Conventional" describes something that follows accepted customs or standards, while "unconventional" describes something that departs from them. Calling an idea unconventional suggests it is unusual or original, the opposite of ordinary.

It can. In one sense "conventional" is neutral, meaning standard or widely accepted, but in another it means ordinary or unoriginal and lacking creativity. Context decides whether it praises reliability or criticises a lack of imagination.