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Examples
  • //When is a convenient time for you to meet?
  • //The controls are located in a convenient spot on the dashboard.
  • //It might be more convenient to use a calculator, rather than adding the numbers yourself.
  • //a convenient method of cleaning windows
  • //Schools, churches, and stores are all convenient from here.
  • //The power failure was a convenient excuse to leave work early.
  • //The economic recession gave lawmakers a convenient pretext for passing the bill.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Latin convenient-, conveniens, from present participle of convenire to assemble, come together, be suitable, from com- + venire to come — more at come
convenient
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples
  • //When is a convenient time for you to meet?
  • //The controls are located in a convenient spot on the dashboard.
  • //It might be more convenient to use a calculator, rather than adding the numbers yourself.
  • //a convenient method of cleaning windows
  • //Schools, churches, and stores are all convenient from here.
  • //The power failure was a convenient excuse to leave work early.
  • //The economic recession gave lawmakers a convenient pretext for passing the bill.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Latin convenient-, conveniens, from present participle of convenire to assemble, come together, be suitable, from com- + venire to come — more at come
convenient
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

cook
noun
ˈku̇k