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Definition of Convenient
1. Adjective. Suited to your comfort or purpose or needs. "A convenient excuse for not going"
Also: Accessible, Expedient
Similar to: Handy, Favorable, Favourable
Derivative terms: Convenience, Convenience, Convenience
Antonyms: Inconvenient
2. Adjective. Large and roomy ('convenient' is archaic in this sense). "A commodious building suitable for conventions"
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Roomy, Spacious
Derivative terms: Commodiousness
Antonyms: Incommodious
Definition of Convenient
1. a. Fit or adapted; suitable; proper; becoming; appropriate.
Definition of Convenient
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Convenient
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Convenient
Literary usage of Convenient
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1894)
"Convenient Burette Clamp.—A convenient form of burette holder may be made from
the appended sketch. A simple wedge being employed in place of the screw ..."
2. Proceedings by Natural Gas Association of America, Modern Language Association of America (1921)
"82 Convenient ROUTE BOOK FOR METER READERS NC SAUERS, THE EAST Oino GAS Co., CANTON,
OHIO I would suggest ... This book will be convenient in putting in or ..."
3. The Anatomy of Melancholy: What it Is, with All the Kinds Causes, Symptomes by Robert Burton (1826)
"... Sambucus, and Cardan: but how to help them, d£ must refer you to a more
convenient place. MEMB. VI. SUBSECT. ..."
4. The History of the Reformation of the Church of England by Gilbert Burnet, Edward Nares (1843)
"I THINS it convenient to use the Vulgar Redemption, should be taught to the ...
It were convenient to use such Speech in at every Mass, but the offner the ..."