convention

/kənˈvenʃən/ Syllables: con·ˈven·tion

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A widely accepted practice or rule; an assembly of people with a shared interest.

Synonyms

norm practice tradition

Antonyms

innovation originality

Translations

convention in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

اتفاقية، عرف

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

قاعدة أو طريقة عمل متفق عليها على نطاق واسع، أو اجتماع لأشخاص لديهم اهتمام مشترك.

Easy Explanation

A convention is an accepted norm or practice that people follow. Academic writing has conventions such as using passive voice and formal language.

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Memory TipConvention comes from Latin 'convenire' meaning to come together — people come together around shared practices.

Contextual Examples

Academic writing conventions include citing all sources and using formal register.

By convention, authors list their references alphabetically at the end of the paper.

The international convention on climate change set binding targets for member countries.

Word Families & Pronunciation

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