convenient

American  

[kuhn-veen-yuhnt] / kənˈvin yənt /

adjective

1. suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.

   Synonyms:

   advantageous, helpful, useful, serviceable

2. at hand; easily accessible.

   Their house is convenient to all transportation.

   Synonyms:

   handy

3. Obsolete. fitting; suitable.

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convenient British  

/ kənˈviːnɪənt /

adjective

1. suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune

2. easy to use

3. close by or easily accessible; handy

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Other Word Forms

• conveniently adverb
• quasi-convenient adjective
• superconvenient adjective
• ultraconvenient adjective

Etymology

Origin of convenient

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from from Latin convenient- (stem of conveniēns ), present participle of convenīre “to be suitable, come together”; convene, -ent

Example Sentences

Students seemed to conclude that an AI bot was a more convenient classmate than a human, and it showed.

From The Wall Street Journal

History is a useful reminder that a royal scandal is a convenient tool for an unpopular and beleaguered political class, a mistrusted army of newspaper hacks, and a disgruntled public, desperate for a plausible villain.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s convenient. They can listen or watch them at any time. They don’t have to worry about what streaming service has it up.”

From Los Angeles Times

For those looking to increase their intake of plant based nutrients, pecans offer a convenient snack option with no preparation required.

From Science Daily

“It just seems too convenient that it’s for Liston and Clarksville and Upper Tyson, and those are the same places where all the kids on the survivors list moved.”

From Literature

Related Words

• acceptable
• advantageous
• agreeable
• available
• beneficial
• comfortable
• conducive
• favorable
• good
• handy
• helpful
• opportune
• proper
• suitable
• timely
• user-friendly