conventional

• Bezieht sich auf etwas, das den allgemein anerkannten Normen entspricht oder dem üblichen, gewohnten Vorgehen folgt. Kann auch eine traditionelle, nicht moderne oder nicht innovative Haltung oder Methode beschreiben.

Describes something that is based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

1. Traditional or standardB2formal

   Following accepted customs, standards, or practices.

   Herkömmlich

   • They chose a conventional wedding ceremony.
   • Conventional wisdom says to save for retirement early.
   • He prefers conventional medicine over alternative treatments.

   Synonymecustomarynormalordinaryorthodoxregularstandardtraditionalusual

   Antonymeinnovativemavericknonconformistnontraditionaloriginalradicalunconventionalunorthodox

2. Not original or creativeB2informal

   Lacking originality or individuality; ordinary.

   Konventionell

   • His speech was full of conventional phrases.
   • The design is too conventional for my taste.
   • She found the movie's plot very conventional.

   Synonymebanalcommonplacederivativehackneyedmundaneordinarypedestrianroutinestereotypedstocktriteuncreativeunimaginativeunoriginal

   Antonymecreativeeccentricindividualinnovativenoveloriginalunconventionalunorthodox

3. Non-nuclear (weapons)C1formalpolitical

   Relating to weapons that are not nuclear.

   Konventionell (nichtnuklear)

   • The treaty limits conventional forces in the region.
   • Conventional warfare differs significantly from nuclear conflict.
   • The army relies on conventional weapons for defense.

   Synonymekinetic

   Antonymenuclear