conventional (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /kənˈvenʃənəl/
Definition
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
Examples
The company's approach to marketing is quite conventional.
She preferred conventional medicine over alternative therapies.
His views on marriage were very conventional for his time.
How to Use conventional
- conventional medicine (collocation)
- Standard medical treatment, as opposed to alternative medicine. — "Many people combine conventional medicine with complementary therapies."
- conventional wisdom (collocation)
- The beliefs or opinions that are generally accepted as being sensible and logical. — "Conventional wisdom says you should save money early in life."
- conventional approach (collocation)
- A standard or typical way of dealing with something. — "The team took a conventional approach to the design."
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