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conventionality
nounC1
/kənˌven.ʃənˈæl.ə.ti/The quality or state of being conventional; rigid adherence to established customs, rules, or forms.
conventionalize
verbverb-transitiveC2
/kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)nəˌlʌɪz/To make something follow established customs, rules, or styles, often by simplifying or removing unique features.
conventioneer
nounverb-intransitiveC1
/ˌkɒn.vən.ʃəˈnɪər/A person who attends a convention.
conventioner
nounLow
/kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)nə/A person who attends a convention.
conventual
adjectivenounLow
/kənˈvɛntʃʊəl/Relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a convent (community of nuns or monks).
conventual mass
nounC2
/kənˌvɛntʃuəl ˈmæs/The daily Mass celebrated in a monastery or convent, typically for the resident religious community.
converge
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/kənˈvɜːdʒ/To move or tend towards the same point, or to come together.
convergence
nounC1
/kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/The process or state of coming together or meeting at a common point.
convergence zone
nounC2
/kənˈvɜːdʒəns zəʊn/A region or area where different elements, forces, or trends meet or come together, often producing a distinct result or phenomenon.
convergent boundary
nounLow
/kənˈvɜːdʒənt ˈbaʊnd(ə)ri/A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward each other, often resulting in the destruction of crust.
convergent evolution
nounC2
/kənˈvɜːdʒənt ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/A biological process where unrelated species independently evolve similar traits or adaptations in response to similar environmental challenges or ecological niches.
convergent thinking
nounC1
/kənˌvɜː.dʒənt ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/A problem-solving approach that focuses on finding a single, correct solution by applying logic and existing knowledge, narrowing down possibilities.
converging lens
nounC2
/kənˈvɜːdʒɪŋ lɛnz/A lens that causes parallel rays of light to come together (converge) at a focal point.
conversate
verb-intransitiveLow in formal writing; moderate in informal spoken American English.
/ˈkɒn.və.seɪt/To engage in conversation; to talk informally with someone.
conversation
nounHigh
/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/An informal spoken exchange of thoughts, information, or ideas between two or more people.
conversation chair
nounLow
/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən tʃeə/A comfortable armchair designed for sitting and talking, often part of a matching set with a sofa.
conversation piece
nounC1
/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən ˌpiːs/An unusual object, artwork, or topic that serves as a focal point for discussion or comment.
conversation pit
nounLow
/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən pɪt/A sunken seating area within a room, typically carpeted and furnished with cushions, designed to facilitate intimate conversation.
conversational implicature
nounC2
/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəl ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪtʃə/An implied meaning derived from a speaker's utterance based on context, shared knowledge, and the cooperative principle of conversation, rather than the literal meaning of the words.
conversational quality
nounC1-C2
/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən.əl ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/A characteristic of speech or writing that resembles informal, natural talk between people.

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