convenient
convenient
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "convenient" is /kənˈviːniənt/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
kən:
/k/: Voiceless velar stop
/ə/: Schwa (mid-central vowel)
/n/: Alveolar nasal
ˈviː:
/v/: Voiced labiodental fricative
/iː/: Close front unrounded vowel (as in "fleece")
ni:
/n/: Alveolar nasal
/ɪ/: Near-close near-front unrounded vowel (as in "kit")
ənt:
/ə/: Schwa (mid-central vowel)
/n/: Alveolar nasal
/t/: Voiceless alveolar stop
Word Form Variations
Convenient" is primarily an adjective. It has related forms that serve as other parts of speech.
Adjective Forms:
Positive: convenient (e.g., "This location is very convenient.")
Comparative: more convenient (e.g., "That option is more convenient.")
Superlative: most convenient (e.g., "This is the most convenient way to pay.")
Related Forms:
Noun: convenience (e.g., "For your convenience, we are open late.")
Verb: convene (e.g., "The committee will convene tomorrow.")
Adverb: conveniently (e.g., "The shop is conveniently located.")
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Adjective Definitions
Fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; easy to use or access.
Synonyms: Handy, practical, suitable, accessible, advantageous, easy, user-friendly
Antonyms: Inconvenient, difficult, awkward, cumbersome, burdensome, impractical
(Of a time or place) Allowing one to do something without difficulty.
Synonyms: Suitable, opportune, favorable, opportune, timely, well-timed
Antonyms: Unsuitable, inopportune, untimely, difficult, problematic
(Of a person's action) Serving one's own comfort or advantage, sometimes implying a lack of consideration for others.
Synonyms: Self-serving, opportunistic, expedient, advantageous (to oneself)
Antonyms: Selfless, principled, inconvenient (to oneself)
Examples of Use
Books
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, 1813) - The societal structures of the time often made marriage a convenient arrangement.
"The detective found a convenient excuse to stay late and search the suspect's office." (Common in mystery novels or thrillers)
Newspapers and Online Publications
"Online banking offers a convenient way to manage finances from anywhere." (The Wall Street Journal)
"The new bus route makes commuting to the city center much more convenient for residents." (Daily Nation)
"Choosing a cloud-based service is often the most convenient option for data storage." (TechCrunch)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Film: In The Truman Show (1998), Truman's entire life is a manufactured reality designed for the convenience of the show's producers.
Television: "This all-in-one kitchen gadget makes preparing meals incredibly convenient." (Heard on infomercials or cooking shows)
Music: Many pop songs romanticize a love that is easy and convenient.
Video Games: Fast travel systems in open-world games make exploration more convenient for players.
General Public Discourse
"Is five o'clock a convenient time for our meeting?" (Common question when scheduling)
"Having a supermarket nearby is really convenient." (Everyday conversation about amenities)
"It's not always convenient to do the right thing, but it's usually necessary." (General advice on ethics)
"They decided to take the more convenient shortcut, even though it was less scenic." (Discussing choices based on ease)
10 Quotes Using Convenient
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenientce, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." (Martin Luther King Jr.)
"People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent." (Bob Dylan)
"So convenient a thing it is to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every thing one has a mind to do." (Benjamin Franklin)
"To doubt everything, or, to believe everything, are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." (Henri Poincaré)
"It may not always be easy, convenient, or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always." (M. Russell Ballard)
"Fast food is popular because it's convenient, it's cheap, and it tastes good. But the real cost of eating fast food never appears on the menu." (Eric Schlosser)
"There is no reason that the universe should be designed for our convenientce." (John D. Barrow)
"If you're interested, you will do what is convenient; if you're committed, you'll do whatever it takes." (John Assaraf)
"The human mind isn't a terribly logical or consistent place. Most people, given the choice to face a hideous or terrifying truth or to conveniently avoid it, choose the convenientce and peace of normality." (Jim Butcher)
"Poverty is not a disgrace, but it's terribly convenient." (Milton Berle)
Etymology
The word "convenient" comes from the Latin verb "convenire," which meant "to come together" or "to assemble." This Latin word is formed from "con-" (meaning "together" or "with") and "venire" (meaning "to come"). You can see this "venire" root in other words like "adventure" and "intervene."
So, at its root, "convenient" is about things coming together or fitting well for a particular purpose or person.
The first known use of "convenient" in English, appearing around the late 14th century, referred to something that was proper, suitable, or appropriate. It was about something being advantageous or fitting. By the 15th century, it began to commonly refer to something that provides ease, comfort, or freedom from trouble, which is its primary modern meaning.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Convenient
Convenient location: A place that is easy to get to or access.
Example: "The new restaurant has a very convenient location near the train station."
Convenient time: A time that suits someone's schedule or needs.
Example: "Let me know what a convenient time for you would be."
Convenient truth/lie: A truth or lie that is easy to accept or believe because it fits one's desires or narrative, even if it's not entirely accurate.
Example: "He often resorted to a convenient lie to avoid confrontation."
Convenient access: Easy or ready availability to something.
Example: "The apartment offers convenient access to public transport."
Too convenient: Suspiciously easy or opportune, suggesting manipulation or coincidence.
Example: "His alibi seemed a little too convenient."
Handy dandy: (A lighthearted phrase for something very convenient or useful).
Example: "This pocket knife is a handy dandy tool for camping."
On the go: (Meaning busy and needing things to be convenient).
Example: "I need quick meals because I'm always on the go."
Plug and play: (An idiom for technology that is very easy and convenient to set up and use).
Example: "This new device is truly plug and play."
No fuss, no muss: (An idiom meaning without trouble or mess, implying convenience).
Example: "The new system promised no fuss, no muss."
Makes life easier: (A direct statement about the effect of something convenient).
Example: "Having a good assistant truly makes life easier."
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Source Information
Definition of convenient from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
