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conventional

/kənˈvenʃənl/
English Definition
adj. traditional, ordinary
中文释义
传统的,惯例的
Example Sentence

Although the architect was known for daring designs, her latest project followed a conventional layout that appealed to conservative clients.

尽管这位建筑师以大胆的设计著称,但她最新的项目采用了传统的布局,吸引了保守的客户。

Synonyms
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

As a result, cuttlefish may be able to sense changes in their surroundings' brightness and color even across parts of their body that cannot see in the conventional sense.

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convention (custom) + al (adjective)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “conventional”?

  1. A Obvious, clear
  2. B One of a kind, special
  3. C Traditional, ordinary
  4. D Not too proud or confident about oneself
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C — Traditional, ordinary. “conventional” means traditional, ordinary.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “traditional, ordinary”?

  1. A conventional
  2. B modest
  3. C apparent
  4. D unique
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A — conventional. “conventional” means traditional, ordinary.

Common questions about “conventional”

What does “conventional” mean?

conventional — traditional, ordinary. In Chinese: 传统的,惯例的.

How do you pronounce “conventional”?

conventional is pronounced /kənˈvenʃənl/.

How is “conventional” used in a sentence?

Although the architect was known for daring designs, her latest project followed a conventional layout that appealed to conservative clients. (尽管这位建筑师以大胆的设计著称,但她最新的项目采用了传统的布局,吸引了保守的客户。)

What are synonyms for “conventional”?

traditional, ordinary, standard — all close in meaning to conventional (traditional, ordinary).

What is the opposite of “conventional”?

unconventional, innovative — each the opposite of conventional (traditional, ordinary).

Is “conventional” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. conventional is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “conventional”?

convention (custom) + al (adjective)

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