convenience
UK: kənˈviːniəns | US: kənˈvinjəns
n. the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty
n. a useful or helpful feature that saves time or effort
n. (archaic) suitability or appropriateness
convenience = con<together> + ven<come> + ience<noun suffix>
- con<together>: From Latin con-, meaning "with" or "together."
- ven<come>: From Latin venire, meaning "to come."
- ience<noun suffix>: A suffix forming abstract nouns, often indicating a state or quality (e.g., patience, science).
Etymology Origin:
The word convenience traces back to Latin convenientia, meaning "agreement" or "harmony," derived from convenire ("to come together"). Over time, it evolved to signify things that "come together" smoothly, leading to its modern sense of ease or practicality. The morphemes reflect the idea of things aligning harmoniously for effortless use.
Online shopping offers the convenience of buying goods from home.
The hotel provides conveniences like free Wi-Fi and breakfast.
The new app was designed for user convenience.
She chose the apartment for its proximity to work and convenience.
(Archaic) The convenience of the arrangement pleased both parties.