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convenient Definition

con·ven·ient (-yənt)

adjective

  1. adding to one's comfort; easy to do, use, or get to; causing little trouble or work; handy
  2. easily accessible (to); near (to)
  3. Obsolete appropriate; suitable

Etymology: ME < L conveniens, prp. of convenire, convene

convenient Related Forms

con·ven′·iently adverb

convenient Synonyms

convenient

modif.

  1. Serving one's convenience

    ready, favorable, suitable, adapted, available, fitted, suited, adaptable, commodious, roomy, well-arranged, well-suited, well-planned, agreeable, acceptable, useful, serviceable, handy, helpful, expedient, assisting, aiding, beneficial, accommodating, advantageous, conducive, comfortable, opportune, timely, seasonable, timesaving, labor-saving; see also available, fit 1, 2, helpful 1, timely.

    Antonyms disturbing*, unserviceable, disadvantageous. *

  2. Near

    handy, accessible, nearby, at hand, ready to hand, close, close by, near at hand, central, easy to reach, within reach, readily arrived at, nigh, adjacent, adjoining, next door, around the corner, in the neighborhood, within walking distance, on hand, at one's elbow, at one's fingertips*; see also available, near 1.

    Antonyms far, distant*, inaccessible.

convenient Usage Examples

Preposition: for

  • amenity: The Location The accommodation is extremely convenient for all local amenities.
  • traveler: Many stations have toilets, often unisex, which are accessible to wheelchair-users and convenient for other disabled travelers.
  • airport: Pros: Easy location, polite staff, convenient for airport, two minutes from terminal to carpark.
  • attraction: Convenient for all local attractions and places of interest, and provides comfortable and relaxing surroundings.

Infinitive complement

  • carry: Internet based, check the weather etc. Very compacted ( 88 grams ) hence convenient to carry around.
  • refer: It will be convenient to refer separately to the three heads of information as regards owners of land of an acre and upwards.

Modifies a noun

  • location: The convenient location, nearby to the city wall, offers ideal access to tourist attractions.
  • scapegoat: Shooting the Messenger The internet is a convenient scapegoat for society's ills.
  • shorthand: We show that the use of this dichotomy, which is often used as a convenient shorthand, generally oversimplifies in two key respects.
  • excuse: I do believe that the Club, once again, is being used as a convenient excuse for someone else's failures.
  • means: Money is itself a convenient means of saving wealth.
  • way: These great value for money tickets provide a convenient way of meeting your school travel needs.

Modifying Another Word

  • mutually: Please book well in advance to ensure a mutually convenient time.
  • administratively: It is perfectly satisfactory to ask for a document only from the person chosen to fill the vacancy if that is most administratively convenient.
  • politically: They have undoubtedly been offered large amounts of real estate in return for politically convenient information.
  • geographically: The Faculty will endeavor to put you in touch with a mentor geographically convenient for you through its Divisional network.
  • extremely: Mr Brook, 03 Oct 05 This car park is extremely convenient, within easy walking distance of the terminal building.
  • reasonably: The Inspecting Officer must make the decision as to what constitutes ' reasonably convenient ' for each specific case.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: The_Oldie Jan 1 2006, 06:39 PM QUOTE(stripycat @ Jan 1 2006, 06:30 PM ) That seems rather convenient.
  • prove: Features AC or battery powered The PDW-V1 can be AC or battery powered, a feature that proves convenient in the field.