Conventionally: meaning, definitions and examples

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conventionally

[ kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)nəli ]

^{Context #1}

in a traditional or widely accepted way

Conventionally, wedding invitations are sent out six to eight weeks before the big day.

Synonyms

commonly, traditionally, typically

Examples of usage

Conventionally, the bride wears white on her wedding day.
The dishes were conventionally arranged on the dining table.

^{Context #2}

according to what is generally done or believed

Conventionally, this type of event is held in the summer months.

Synonyms

customarily, habitually, naturally

Examples of usage

Conventionally, students start school in September.
The conventionally accepted way to greet someone is with a handshake.

Translations

Translations of the word "conventionally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convencionalmente

🇮🇳 परंपरागत रूप से

🇩🇪 konventionell

🇮🇩 secara konvensional

🇺🇦 звично

🇵🇱 konwencjonalnie

🇯🇵 従来の方法で (じゅうらいのほうほうで)

🇫🇷 conventionnellement

🇪🇸 convencionalmente

🇹🇷 geleneksel olarak

🇰🇷 전통적으로

🇸🇦 تقليديًا

🇨🇿 konvenčně

🇸🇰 konvenčne

🇨🇳 传统上 (chuántǒng shàng)

🇸🇮 konvencionalno

🇮🇸 hefðbundið

🇰🇿 дәстүрлі түрде

🇬🇪 სტანდარტულად

🇦🇿 ənənəvi olaraq

🇲🇽 convencionalmente

Word origin

The word 'conventionally' is derived from the word 'convention', which comes from the Latin word 'conventio' meaning 'meeting' or 'agreement'. The adverb form 'conventionally' started being used in the English language in the early 19th century.