conventional
/kənˈvenʃənl/adjective
उच्चारण कन्वेन्शनल
परंपरागत, रूढ़िगत, प्रचलित
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following what is traditional or the way something has usually been done
परंपरागत, रूढ़िगत, प्रचलित
- a conventional wedding with all the rituals
- conventional methods of farming
- The hospital combines modern and conventional treatment.
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- The school uses conventional teaching methods.
- A conventional oven can also bake bread.
Synonyms traditional orthodox customary
Opposite unconventional original unorthodox
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often disapproving
(of a person) tending to follow what is usual or expected rather than being original
(व्यक्ति) लकीर का फ़कीर, कुछ नया न करने वाला
- She is too conventional to try a new career.
- My parents have conventional views about marriage.
- He is a very conventional man who avoids risks.
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- Radhika chose a less conventional career in photography.
- Their conventional taste is reflected in the furniture.
Synonyms conformist conservative
Opposite unconventional bohemian
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(of weapons or energy) not nuclear
(हथियार, ऊर्जा) गैर-परमाणु, पारंपरिक
- conventional weapons
- Coal is a conventional source of energy.
- The treaty limits conventional arms in the region.
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- Conventional power plants burn coal.
Opposite nuclear non-conventional
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conventional + noun
Describes methods, ideas or styles that follow long-standing custom. It can be neutral or mildly critical.
परंपरा से चले आ रहे तरीक़ों, विचारों या शैलियों का वर्णन; यह तटस्थ या हल्की आलोचना वाला हो सकता है।
- She prefers the conventional method of teaching.
- Their wedding was quite conventional.
conventional vs unconventional
'Unconventional' means original or not following the usual way, and is often a compliment.
'Unconventional' का अर्थ मौलिक या प्रचलित ढर्रे से हटकर है, और यह प्रायः प्रशंसा होती है।
- His unconventional approach solved the problem.
conventional weapons / energy
In politics and science, it means non-nuclear (weapons) or non-renewable (energy).
राजनीति और विज्ञान में इसका अर्थ गैर-परमाणु (हथियार) या पारंपरिक (ऊर्जा) है।
- The army has strong conventional forces.
- Coal is a conventional source of energy.
conventional wisdom
A fixed phrase for the common belief that most people accept without question.
यह निश्चित वाक्यांश उस आम मान्यता के लिए है जिसे अधिकांश लोग बिना प्रश्न स्वीकार करते हैं।
- Conventional wisdom says early risers do better.
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adverb + conventional
highlyveryratherdeeplyunusually
- He comes from a highly conventional family.
conventional + noun
wisdommedicinewarfareweaponsmethodsapproach
- Many patients combine conventional medicine with yoga.
conventional + person/life
marriagecareerlifestylethinkingdress
- She chose a conventional career in banking.
by/in + conventional terms
by conventional standardsin the conventional sensein conventional terms
- By conventional standards, the school is small.
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- Conventional farming uses more chemicals than organic farming.
पारंपरिक खेती में जैविक खेती की अपेक्षा अधिक रसायनों का प्रयोग होता है।
- Radhika chose a conventional path and joined the bank.
राधिका ने परंपरागत रास्ता चुना और बैंक में नौकरी कर ली।
- It is not a conventional classroom; the lessons are held under a tree.
यह पारंपरिक कक्षा नहीं है; पाठ एक पेड़ के नीचे होते हैं।
- The treaty limits conventional arms in the region.
संधि इस क्षेत्र में पारंपरिक शस्त्रों को सीमित करती है।
- His views are too conventional for the young audience.
उसके विचार युवा श्रोताओं के लिए बहुत रूढ़िगत हैं।
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✗ He has a very conventional views.
✓ He has very conventional views.
'Views' is plural, so 'a' is wrong.
'Views' बहुवचन है, इसलिए 'a' गलत है।
✗ They prefer conventionals methods.
✓ They prefer conventional methods.
Adjectives do not take -s in English.
अंग्रेज़ी में विशेषण में -s नहीं लगता।
✗ The convention weapons were used.
✓ The conventional weapons were used.
'Convention' is a noun; the adjective 'conventional' is needed before 'weapons'.
'Convention' संज्ञा है; 'weapons' से पहले विशेषण 'conventional' चाहिए।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
traditional orthodox customary conformist conservative standard
Antonyms
unconventional original unorthodox bohemian nuclear non-conventional novel eccentric
AaSpelling
con·ven·tion·al
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General knowledge
Conventional energy sources are coal, oil and gas; non-conventional ones are solar, wind and tidal.
Conventional energy sources कोयला, तेल और गैस हैं; non-conventional में सौर, पवन और ज्वारीय ऊर्जा आती है।