conveniency: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
lowformal or archaic
Quick answer
What does “conveniency” mean?
The quality of being convenient.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The quality of being convenient; suitability or ease of use.
A convenient arrangement or facility; something that provides ease or reduces difficulty.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is archaic in both varieties, but slightly more likely to appear in historical British texts. American English abandoned it earlier in favor of 'convenience'.
Connotations
In both, it sounds old-fashioned, poetic, or deliberately archaic. May be used for stylistic effect in literature or formal discourse.
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary corpora for both. 'Convenience' is used over 99.9% of the time.
Grammar
How to Use “conveniency” in a Sentence
for the conveniency of + NOUN PHRASEat one's conveniencya matter of conveniencyVocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used. Replaced entirely by 'convenience'.
Academic
Only in historical texts or discussions of language change.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “conveniency”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “conveniency”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “conveniency”
- Using 'conveniency' in modern writing (use 'convenience').
- Misspelling as 'conveniencey' or 'conveniance'.
- Assuming it is a plural form (it is not).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is an archaic or formal variant of 'convenience'. It is not used in modern everyday English.
No. In nearly all contexts, you should use 'convenience'. Using 'conveniency' will sound old-fashioned or odd.
There is no semantic difference. 'Conveniency' is simply the older form of the word, which fell out of common use.
Primarily in historical documents, literature from the 17th-19th centuries, or in very deliberate, stylised formal writing to evoke an archaic tone.
The quality of being convenient.
Conveniency is usually formal or archaic in register.
Conveniency: in British English it is pronounced /kənˈviːniənsi/, and in American English it is pronounced /kənˈviniənsi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “At your earliest conveniency (archaic)”
- “Marriage of conveniency (archaic variant of 'convenience')”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: CONVENIENCY ends in '-ency' like 'frequency' or 'urgency' – all are old-fashioned states or qualities.
Conceptual Metaphor
CONVENIENCY IS A TOOL (something providing ease), CONVENIENCY IS A STATE OF BEING (a condition of suitability).
Practice
Quiz
Which word has virtually replaced 'conveniency' in all modern contexts?