Pronunciation

/kənˈvenʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. An established custom, practice, or agreement, especially one that is widely accepted in a particular field or society. 2. A formal meeting or assembly, often for a specific purpose. 3. A collection of people gathered for a particular event or purpose.
• Verb: To follow a particular custom, practice, or agreement; adhere to a set of rules or norms. 4. To hold or attend a convention.

Phrases

• “Follow convention” means to abide by established practices or rules.
• “Break from convention” refers to deviating from the usual or expected way of doing things.
• “Annual convention” denotes a recurring event held annually.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The scientific community has a strong convention regarding the use of double-blind trials.”
• Verb: “They decided to break convention and try a new marketing strategy.”
• Sentence with Convention as a Verb: “He made sure to conform to the conference’s dress code.”

Synonyms

• Custom
• Practice
• Protocol
• Tradition
• Usage
• Norm
• Routine

Antonyms

• Innovation
• Deviation
• Experimentation
• Non-conformity
• Disruption