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Conventional means conforming to accepted standards, customs, or practices. It describes things that follow traditional or widely accepted ways of doing things, often contrasted with innovative, unconventional, or radical approaches. In essence, conventional choices are safe, standard, and predictable.
Yes. CONVENTIONAL is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 17 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends and 18 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
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| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Conventional refers to something that adheres to accepted standards, customs, or established practices within a society or field. It represents the mainstream approach that has been validated through common usage and general acceptance. When something is described as conventional, it follows traditional patterns and avoids deviation from established norms.
In various contexts, conventional takes on nuanced meanings. In social settings, conventional behavior aligns with societal expectations and cultural norms. In technology, conventional methods are tried-and-tested approaches that prioritize reliability over innovation. In warfare, conventional weapons exclude nuclear, biological, and chemical arms.
The term often carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation in creative fields, where being conventional might suggest a lack of originality or innovation. However, in fields like medicine or engineering, conventional approaches are often preferred for their proven safety and effectiveness.
The word "conventional" traces its roots to the Latin "conventionalis," derived from "conventio" meaning "meeting, agreement, or covenant." This Latin term comes from "convenire," which combines "con-" (together) + "venire" (to come), literally meaning "to come together."
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of CONVENTIONAL.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside CONVENTIONAL: 523 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: CONVENTIONCONNIVENTEVOCATIONNONACTIVENOVOCAINECOINVENTCONATIVECOVALENTCOVENANTINVOCATELOCATIVENONVIOLENT. See all words from CONVENTIONAL.