adjective

convenient

kuhn-VEE-nee-unt/kənˈviːniənt/

Well suited to someone's needs with little difficulty or effort.

The convenient faucet lets the gardener fill a watering can beside the bed.

A faucet mounted conveniently beside garden bed fills watering can without carrying water far, white older gardener.

Etymology

conLatintogether, with

+venLatinto come

+ientLatinpresent-participle ending

The underlying “coming together” also meant agreeing or fitting together, giving the adjective its sense of suitability. Something convenient is suitable specifically because it makes an action easier or is readily accessible.

In context

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the integrated carabiner clip makes it simple to attach to your keys, bag, or any convenient loop. always have it within reach.

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More examples

Is Tuesday afternoon convenient for you?
Online banking is a convenient way to pay bills.
This store has the most convenient hours for working parents.

Forms

convenient · more convenient · most convenient

convenience noun — The quality of being easy or useful.

conveniently adverb — In a way that suits someone's needs.

Similar words

handy: Emphasizes being close at hand and easy to use.
practical: Emphasizes usefulness in real situations rather than personal ease.
suitable: Means appropriate for a purpose, without necessarily saving effort.