convenience

Pronunciation: /kənˈvinjəns/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being suitable or opportune
  2. noun the quality of being useful and convenient
  3. noun a toilet that is available to the public

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convenientia, from conveniens (“suitable”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”). Doublet of convenance.

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