Conventional



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GRE 红宝书

• adj. 依照惯例的
• ［英］ adj. 依照惯例的 ( based on convention)
• ［记］ 来自convention ( n. 集会, 惯例;con[大家]+vent[来] -> 大家来到一起 -> 集会)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 15th century
• 1. formed by agreement or compact
• 2.
  • a. according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention
  • b. lacking originality or individuality ; trite
  • c.
    • (1) ordinary, commonplace
    • (2) nonnuclear 1 <conventional warfare
• 3.
  • a. according with a mode of artistic representation that simplifies or provides symbols or substitutes for natural forms
  • b. of traditional design
• 4. of, resembling, or relating to a convention, assembly, or public meeting
• Synonyms: see ceremonial
• ? conventionalism noun
• ? conventionalist noun or adjective
• ? conventionalization noun
• ? conventionalize transitive verb
• ? conventionally adverb

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