convenient
UK: kənˈviːniənt | US: kənˈviːniənt
adj. suitable or practical for a particular purpose; causing little difficulty or effort
adj. (of a time) opportune or well-chosen
adj. (archaic) fitting or appropriate
convenient = con<together> + ven<come> + ient<adjective suffix>
- con<together>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
- ven<come>: From Latin venire, meaning "to come."
- ient<adjective suffix>: Latin -ientem, forming adjectives indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word convenient traces back to Latin convenientem (present participle of convenire), meaning "to come together" or "to agree." Over time, it evolved to describe things that "come together" harmoniously for practical use, emphasizing ease and suitability. The shift from literal "coming together" to figurative "fitting well" reflects the word's logical progression in meaning.
The hotel’s location is very convenient for tourists.
Is this a convenient time for our meeting?
Online shopping makes life more convenient.
The app provides a convenient way to track expenses.
She found a convenient excuse to leave early.