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conventional

/kənˈven.ʃən.əl/

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adjective

/kənˈven.ʃən.əl/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что основано на общепринятых нормах или соответствует тому, что обычно делается или считается правильным.

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.

    ruТрадиционный

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

    Synonymscustomarynormalordinaryorthodoxregularstandardtraditionalusual

    Antonymsinnovativemavericknonconformistnontraditionaloriginalradicalunconventionalunorthodox

  2. Not original or creativeB2informal

    Lacking originality or individuality; ordinary.

    ruШаблонный

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

    Synonymsbanalcommonplacederivativehackneyedmundaneordinarypedestrianroutinestereotypedstocktriteuncreativeunimaginativeunoriginal

    Antonymscreativeeccentricindividualinnovativenoveloriginalunconventionalunorthodox

  3. Non-nuclear (weapons)C1formalpolitical

    Relating to weapons that are not nuclear.

    ruОбычный (неядерный)

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

    Synonymskinetic

    Antonymsnuclear

Forms
  • more conventional comparative form
  • most conventional superlative form
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