B2adjectivesocietyacademic
US/kənˈven.ʃən.əl/
UK/kənˈven.ʃən.əl/
traditional and usual; following what most people have done for a long time
In context
Electric cars are cheaper to run than conventional cars.
Her parents wanted her to have a conventional job in a bank.
Conventional wisdom says you should buy a house as early as possible.
Words that go with conventional
adjective + noun
- conventional wisdomConventional wisdom is not always right.
- conventional methodsThe study compared new and conventional methods of teaching.
- conventional weaponsThe treaty covers conventional weapons, not nuclear ones.
- conventional medicineSome patients combine herbs with conventional medicine.
adverb + adjective
- fairly conventionalThe design of the house is fairly conventional.