Conventioneel
Example: Veel mensen kiezen voor conventionele methoden in hun werk.
Definition
"Conventioneel" describes something that follows traditional practices, standards, or norms, often implying it is ordinary or widely accepted. For example, many people choose conventional methods in their work, meaning methods that are standard and commonly used.
Etymology
The word "conventioneel" comes from the Latin 'conventio', meaning agreement or assembly. It entered Dutch through French as 'conventionnel', reflecting the idea of adhering to agreed-upon customs or rules. Did you know? The word also relates to 'convention', emphasizing its roots in collective agreement.
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"Conventioneel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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