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convenient

/kənˈviːnjənt/
con · ven · ient
Adverb:conveniently
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• adjective

1

Fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; involving little trouble or effort.

Example

"Please let me know what time would be most convenient for our meeting."

2

Situated not far away and easy to reach.

Example

"The apartment is in a convenient location just a short walk from the train station."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard English, 'convenient' typically describes an arrangement, time, or object rather than a person; write 'Is Friday convenient for you?' rather than 'Are you convenient on Friday?'.

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convention

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French and directly from Latin 'convenientem', the present participle of 'convenire' ('to come together, agree, or be suitable'), formed from 'com-' ('together') and 'venire' ('to come').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Convenient. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/convenient
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