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con·ven·ient

 (kən-vēn′yənt)
adj.
1. Suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs: a convenient time to receive guests; a convenient excuse for not going.
2.
a. Easy to reach; accessible: a bank with branches at six convenient locations.
b. Close at hand; near: an apartment that is convenient to transportation.
3. Obsolete Fitting and proper; suitable.

[Middle English, from Latin conveniēns, convenient-, present participle of convenīre, to be suitable, fit; see convene.]

con·ven′ient·ly adv.
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convenient

(kənˈviːnɪənt)
adj
1. suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune
2. easy to use
3. close by or easily accessible; handy
[C14: from Latin conveniēns appropriate, fitting, from convenīre to come together, be in accord with, from venīre to come]
conˈveniently adv
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con•ven•ient

(kənˈvin yənt)

adj.
1. suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use.
2. at hand; easily accessible: convenient to all transportation.
3. Obs. fitting; suitable.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Latin convenient-, s. of conveniēns, present participle of convenīre to be suitable, come together. See convene, -ent]
con•ven′ient•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.convenient - suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; "a convenient excuse for not going"
accessible - capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail"
expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
inconvenient - not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs; "it is inconvenient not to have a telephone in the kitchen"; "the back hall is an inconvenient place for the telephone"
2.convenient - large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense); "a commodious harbor"; "a commodious building suitable for conventions"
archaicism, archaism - the use of an archaic expression
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convenient

adjective
1. suitable, fitting, fit, handy, satisfactory, befitting The family found it more convenient to eat in the kitchen.
2. useful, practical, handy, serviceable, labour-saving Pre-prepared foods are a tempting and convenient option.
useful awkward, useless, unsuitable, inconvenient
4. appropriate, timely, suited, suitable, beneficial, well-timed, opportune, seasonable, helpful She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.
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convenient

adjective
1. Suited to one's end or purpose:
2. Being within easy reach:
Idioms: close at hand, close by.
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Translations
سَهل الوصول إلَيهمُريحمُلائِم، مُناسِبمُنَاسِب
vhodnývyhovujícípříhodný
belejlignempasendebekvem
oportuna
kätevämukavasopiva
pogodan
kényelmes
aîgengilegur; handhægurhentugur
都合のよい
편리한
specialiai
ērtsizdevīgspiemērotsviegli sasniedzams
prikladenustrezen
praktisk
สะดวก
thuận tiện

convenient

[kənˈviːnɪənt] ADJ
1. (= suitable) → conveniente; [tool, device] → práctico, útil; [size] → idóneo, cómodo
if it is convenient to yousi le viene bien
when it is convenient for youcuando le venga bien
would tomorrow be convenient?¿le viene bien mañana?
is it convenient to call tomorrow?¿le viene bien llamar mañana?
it is convenient to live hereresulta práctico vivir aquí
her death was certainly convenient for him (iro) → es cierto que su muerte fue oportuna para él
at a convenient momenten un momento oportuno
we looked for a convenient place to stopbuscamos un sitio apropiado para parar
it's not a convenient time for mea esa hora no me viene bien
2. (= near) [place] → bien situado, accesible
the house is convenient for the shopsla casa está muy cerca de las tiendas
the hotel is convenient for the airportel hotel está bien situado con respecto al aeropuerto
he put it on a convenient chairlo puso en una silla que estaba a mano
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convenient

[kənˈviːniənt] adj
[method] → commode
if it is convenient to you → si cela vous convient, si cela ne vous dérange pas
[place, location] → bien situé(e)
to be convenient for sth → être bien situé(e) par rapport à qch
The hotel is convenient for the airport → L'hôtel est bien situé par rapport à l'aéroport.
[time]
It's not a convenient time for me → C'est une heure qui ne m'arrange pas.
to be convenient for sb
Would Monday be convenient for you? → Est-ce que lundi vous conviendrait?
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convenient

adj (= useful, functional)zweckmäßig, praktisch; area, house (for shops etc) → günstig gelegen; timegünstig, passend; at a more convenient timezu einem passenderen or günstigeren Zeitpunkt; if it is convenientwenn es Ihnen (so) passt; if it is convenient to or for youwenn es Ihnen (so) passt, wenn es Ihnen keine Umstände macht; a place/time convenient for all of usein Ort, der/eine Zeit, die uns allen passt or für uns alle günstig ist; is tomorrow convenient (to or for you)?passt (es) Ihnen morgen?, geht es morgen?; he sat down on a convenient chairer setzte sich auf einen Stuhl, der gerade da stand; the trams are very convenient (= nearby)die Straßenbahnhaltestellen liegen sehr günstig; (= useful)die Straßenbahn ist sehr praktisch; a convenient place to stopeine geeignete or günstige Stelle zum Anhalten; is there a convenient train?gibt es einen geeigneten or passenden Zug?; her resignation was most convenient (for him)ihr Rücktritt kam (ihm) äußerst gelegen; how convenient!sehr günstig!
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convenient

[kənˈviːnɪənt] adj (tool, size, place) → comodo/a; (event, time, occasion) → adatto/a, opportuno/a
the house is convenient for the shops → la casa è vicina ai or comoda per i negozi
if it is convenient to you → se per lei va bene, se non la incomoda
would tomorrow be convenient? → andrebbe bene domani?
is it convenient to call tomorrow? → potrei passare domani?
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convenient

(kənˈviːnjənt) adjective
1. suitable; not causing trouble or difficulty. When would it be convenient for me to come?
2. easy to use, run etc. a convenient size of house.
3. easy to reach etc; accessible. Keep this in a convenient place.
conˈveniently adverb
conˈvenience noun
1. the state or quality of being convenient; freedom from trouble or difficulty. the convenience of living near the office.
2. any means of giving ease or comfort. the conveniences of modern life.
3. (also public convenience) a public lavatory.
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convenient

مُنَاسِب vhodný belejlig praktisch κατάλληλος conveniente, práctico kätevä pratique pogodan conveniente 都合のよい 편리한 handig beleilig wygodny conveniente удобный praktisk สะดวก uygun thuận tiện 方便的
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'I'm grieved,' said Paul, 'to seem unkind: The money shalt of course be lent: But, for a week or two, I find It will not be convenient.'
JEMIMA alighted rather heavily, and began to waddle about in search of a convenient dry nesting-place.
Tulliver's prompt procedure entailed on him further promptitude in finding the convenient person who was desirous of lending five hundred pounds on bond.
Because 'tis always mournful not to be wanted, even if at the same time 'tis convenient."
The bedroom-door on the staircase being unlocked, Mr Quilp slipped in, and planted himself behind the door of communication between that chamber and the sitting-room, which standing ajar to render both more airy, and having a very convenient chink (of which he had often availed himself for purposes of espial, and had indeed enlarged with his pocket-knife), enabled him not only to hear, but to see distinctly, what was passing.
Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first colony in the Northerne Parts of Virginia; doe, by these Presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civill Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid; And by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equall Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meete and convenient for the Generall Good of the Colonie; unto which we promise all due Submission and Obedience.
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'that all true believers break their eggs at the convenient end.'
In the afternoon, putting into the most convenient ports of the island, we came to anchor; very much to the amazement and terror of the inhabitants, who were not used to see any Portuguese ships upon their coasts, and were therefore under a great consternation at finding them even in their ports.
A succession of navigable waters forms a kind of chain round its borders, as if to bind it together; while the most noble rivers in the world, running at convenient distances, present them with highways for the easy communication of friendly aids, and the mutual transportation and exchange of their various commodities.
The first is, that the exercise of that power, if convenient, will be preferable, because it will be more effectual; and it is impossible to prove in theory, or otherwise than by the experiment, that it cannot be advantageously exercised.