Convenience: meaning, definitions and examples
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convenience
[ kənˈviːniəns ]
at the store
The state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; handy features or facilities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The convenience of having a grocery store nearby is great for quick shopping.
- The convenience of online banking allows me to manage my finances from anywhere.
- The hotel's location in the city center offers convenience for sightseeing and dining.
daily life
Something that contributes to an easier or more comfortable way of living.
Synonyms
advantage, amenity, commodity.
Examples of usage
- Microwave ovens are a convenience for quickly heating up food.
- Smartphones have become a modern convenience for communication and information access.
Translations
Translations of the word "convenience" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conveniência
🇮🇳 सुविधा
🇩🇪 Bequemlichkeit
🇮🇩 kenyamanan
🇺🇦 зручність
🇵🇱 wygoda
🇯🇵 便利
🇫🇷 commodité
🇪🇸 comodidad
🇹🇷 kolaylık
🇰🇷 편의
🇸🇦 راحة
🇨🇿 pohodlí
🇸🇰 pohodlie
🇨🇳 方便
🇸🇮 udobje
🇮🇸 þægindi
🇰🇿 ыңғайлылық
🇬🇪 კომფორტი
🇦🇿 rahatlıq
🇲🇽 comodidad
Etymology
The word 'convenience' originated from the Latin word 'convenientia', meaning 'meeting, agreement, harmony'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the sense of being fitting, proper, suitable. Over time, it evolved to represent the state of being convenient or advantageous, referring to anything that makes life easier or more comfortable.
See also: convenient, conveniently, convention, inconvenient.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,946, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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