How do you use "conventional" in a sentence?

They chose a conventional wedding ceremony in a church. Conventional medicine hasn't helped, so she's trying acupuncture. His views are quite conventional for someone of his generation.

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Q: What does "conventional" mean?

Following traditional or standard practices The word 'conventional' describes something that follows established customs, traditions, or accepted standards. It often implies something that is ordinary or typical rather than innovative or unusual. In certain contexts, it can contrast with nuclear (as in conventional weapons) or alternative approaches.

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Meaning: Following traditional or standard practices

传统的，常规的

convencional, tradicional

従来の、伝統的な

전통적인, 관습적인

The word 'conventional' describes something that follows established customs, traditions, or accepted standards. It often implies something that is ordinary or typical rather than innovative or unusual. In certain contexts, it can contrast with nuclear (as in conventional weapons) or alternative approaches.

「conventional」描述遵循既定习俗、传统或公认标准的事物。它通常暗示某事物是普通或典型的，而不是创新或不寻常的。在某些语境中，它可以与核（如常规武器）或替代方法形成对比。

La palabra «conventional» describe algo que sigue costumbres establecidas, tradiciones o estándares aceptados. A menudo implica algo que es ordinario o típico en lugar de innovador o inusual. En ciertos contextos, puede contrastar con nuclear (como en armas convencionales) o enfoques alternativos.

「conventional」は、確立された慣習、伝統、または受け入れられた基準に従うものを表します。革新的または珍しいものではなく、普通または典型的なものを意味することが多いです。特定の文脈では、核（通常兵器のように）や代替アプローチと対比されることがあります。

'Conventional'은 확립된 관습, 전통 또는 인정된 기준을 따르는 것을 설명합니다. 혁신적이거나 특이한 것이 아닌 평범하고 전형적인 것을 암시하는 경우가 많습니다. 특정 맥락에서는 핵무기(재래식 무기)나 대체 접근법과 대비되어 사용됩니다.

Examples

They chose a conventional wedding ceremony in a church.
他们选择了在教堂举行传统的婚礼仪式。
Eligieron una ceremonia de boda convencional en una iglesia.
彼らは教会で伝統的な結婚式を選びました。
그들은 교회에서 전통적인 결혼식을 올렸습니다.
Conventional medicine hasn't helped, so she's trying acupuncture.
传统医学没有帮助，所以她在尝试针灸。
La medicina convencional no ha ayudado, así que está probando la acupuntura.
従来の医学では効果がなかったので、彼女は鍼治療を試しています。
기존 의학으로는 효과가 없어서, 그녀는 침술을 시도하고 있습니다.
His views are quite conventional for someone of his generation.
对于他这一代人来说，他的观点相当传统。
Sus opiniones son bastante convencionales para alguien de su generación.
彼の世代の人としては、彼の見解はかなり伝統的です。
그의 세대치고는 그의 견해가 상당히 보수적입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'conventionalis', from 'conventio' (agreement, assembly), from 'convenire' (to come together, agree), from 'con-' (together) + 'venire' (to come). The sense of 'following accepted customs' developed in the 19th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal