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Conventional

Definition

(adj) Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

Examples

His extreme ideas challenged the conventional wisdom of the time.
  • We took the conventional route through Iowa.

  • She's more into jazz than conventional pop.

  • The diner keeps its conventional breakfast hours on Sundays.

  • Martin didn't trust the conventional advice he got from the recruiter.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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