English · Word Candidate

conventional

/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: conventionals

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến một công ước, như tuân theo các nguyên tắc, phương pháp và hành vi được chấp nhận rộng rãi

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Adjective

Examples

A “moving platform” scheme[…]is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails. Local trains would use side-by-side rails to roll alongside intercity trains and allow passengers to switch trains by stepping through docking bays.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Ordinary, commonplace.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bình thường, thông thường

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Adjective

Examples

They wear conventional clothes, eat conventional food, and keep conventional hours.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại trái phiếu trả tiền mặt cố định cho người nắm giữ mỗi sáu tháng

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “conventional” mean?

Pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.

Is “conventional” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.