convenience

Definition

The quality of being convenient.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience."
• "Let's further think of this; / Weigh what convenience both of time and means / May fit us to our shape."
• "Thus first Necessity invented stools, / Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs[…]"

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