convenience
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From Latin convenientia < conveniens (“‘suitable’”), ppr. of convenire (“‘to come together, suit’”).
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convenience (plural conveniences)
- the quality of being suitable, useful or convenient
- anything that makes for an easier life
- Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience.
- a convenient time, especially in the phrase at one's convenience
- (chiefly British) a public toilet
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the quality of being suitable, useful or convenient
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anything that makes for an easier life
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a convenient time, especially in the phrase at one's convenience
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a public toilet
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[edit] External links
- convenience in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- convenience at OneLook® Dictionary Search
