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Added 9 October 2026

convenience

/kənˈviːnɪəns/ noun

In Latin: commoditas Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about convenience at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The state of being suitable or opportune.
chairs arranged for his own convenience
The quality of being useful and convenient.
they offered the convenience of an installment plan
A toilet that is available to the public.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin convenientia, from conveniens (“suitable”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”). Doublet of convenance.

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