Definition of Convention

1. Noun. A large formal assembly. "Political convention"

Generic synonyms: Group Meeting, Meeting
Specialized synonyms: Constitutional Convention
Derivative terms: Conventioneer

2. Noun. Something regarded as a normative example. "His formula for impressing visitors"
Exact synonyms: Formula, Normal, Pattern, Rule
Generic synonyms: Practice
Specialized synonyms: Mores, Code Of Behavior, Code Of Conduct, Universal
Derivative terms: Formularize

3. Noun. (diplomacy) an international agreement.
Generic synonyms: Accord, Pact, Treaty
Specialized synonyms: Chemical Weapons Convention, Geneva Convention
Category relationships: Diplomacy, Diplomatic Negotiations

4. Noun. Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional.
Exact synonyms: Conventionalism, Conventionality
Generic synonyms: Orthodoxy
Specialized synonyms: Conformity, Ossification
Attributes: Conventional, Unconventional
Derivative terms: Conventional
Antonyms: Unconventionality

5. Noun. The act of convening.
Exact synonyms: Convening
Generic synonyms: Assemblage, Assembly, Gathering
Derivative terms: Convene, Convene, Convene, Convene

Definition of Convention

1. n. The act of coming together; the state of being together; union; coalition.

Definition of Convention

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Convention

convenience store
conveniencies
conveniency
convenient
conveniently
convening
convenor
convenors
convent
convented
conventicle
conventicler
conventiclers
conventicles
conventing
convention (current term)
conventional
conventional
conventionalisation
conventionalise
conventionalised
conventionalism
conventionalist
conventionality
conventionalization
conventionalize
conventionalized
conventionally
conventional animal
conventional forest products

Other Resources:

Search for Convention on Dictionary.com!Search for Convention on Thesaurus.com!Search for Convention on Google!Search for Convention on Wikipedia!

Search

Translations