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convenient(dictionary)

convenient (iou)



convenient adjective. LME.
[Latin convenient- pres. ppl stem of convenire: see CONVENE, -ENT.]
Foll. by to, for: in accordance with the nature of; in keeping with; befitting, becoming. LME-L17.
Morally suitable, proper. LME-E18.
Bible (AV): Ephesians 5:4 Neither filthinesse, nor foolish talking, nor iesting, which are not conuenient.
Suitable (to or for a purpose, the circumstances, etc.); appropriate, due. LME-L18.
Shakespeare Midsummer Night's Dream Here's a marvellous convenient place for our rehearsal. J. Wesley Many were destitute of convenient clothing.
Personally suitable, well-adapted to one's purpose or situation; available or occurring at a suitable moment; favourable, comfortable; trouble-free. L15.
E. A. Freeman It had once been convenient to forget, it was now equally convenient to remember. G. Gissing I thought five o'clock..would be a convenient time. Betty Smith His red trousers had a convenient hole..so that his tail could stick out.
Within easy reach; readily accessible; near (to) in space or time. colloq. E19.
Thackeray Heretics used to be brought thither convenient for burning hard by.
conveniently adverb LME.