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conventional

intermediateB2

/kənˈvɛnʃənəl/ · con-ven-tion-al

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

جو عام طور پر کیا جاتا ہے یا عقیدہ ہے، کے مطابق ہونا.

روایتی

riwayati

Synonyms

traditionalordinaryusualروایتیعاممروج

Antonyms

unconventionalradicalinnovativeغیر روایتیعادیجدید

Common Collocations

  • conventional wisdom
  • conventional methods
  • conventional norms

Example Sentences

Many people still adhere to conventional wisdom when making investment decisions.

بہت سے لوگ اب بھی سرمایہ کاری کے فیصلے کرتے وقت روایتی حکمت پر عمل کرتے ہیں.

Bohat se log ab bhi sarmaaya kaari ke faisle karte waqt riwayati hikmat par amal karte hain.

The conventional approach to education may not suit every student's needs.

تعلیم کے روایتی طریقے ہر طالب علم کی ضروریات کے مطابق نہیں ہو سکتے.

Taleem ke riwayati tareeqe har taalib ilm ki zarooriyat ke mutabiq nahi ho sakte.

In art, conventional techniques can sometimes limit creativity.

فن میں، روایتی تکنیکیں بعض اوقات تخلیقیت کو محدود کر سکتی ہیں.

Fun mein, riwayati techniquein baaz auqat takhleeqiat ko mahdood kar sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

conventionality:Conventionality refers to the quality of being conventional, while conventional describes the state or nature of being based on accepted norms.

Word Family

convention
nounاجلاس
conventionally
adverbروایتی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'conventional' as 'conforming to the norms of a convention'.

Imagine a large gathering where everyone follows the same dress code.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عدم کی خفاوں میں نہ بے جا چلے جا، / روایتی رنگوں کے چمن میں ہر رنگ سنجوگ ہے.

Adam ki khafaaon mein na be ja chale ja, / Riwayati rangon ke chaman mein har rang sanjog hai.

Do not wander aimlessly in the void of absence, / In the garden of conventional colors, every hue is a union.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو دوسروں کی پیروی کرتا ہے وہ ہمیشہ محفوظ رہتا ہے.

Jo doosron ki pairwi karta hai woh hamesha mehfooz rehta hai.

He who follows others always remains safe.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "conventionalis" — pertaining to conventions

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved through Middle English from Latin, reflecting the importance of social norms and customs.