adjective

conventional

conventional, traditional, standard

She has a very conventional outlook on life.

She has a very conventional outlook on life.

The hotel was clean but very conventional.

The hotel was clean but very conventional.

conventional ((noun)) following what is traditional or accepted He has conventional views on marriage.

Synonyms: traditional, standard, ordinary; Antonyms: unconventional, original, unusual

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'venire' (to come). Something that 'comes together' with what is generally accepted.

Think of a 'convention' (a large meeting), where people follow established rules and norms. 'Conventional' things follow the norm.

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