🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

従来の

Pronunciation / Transliteration: じゅうらいの

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Conventional/kənˈvɛnʃənl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"従来の医学は科学的証拠に基づいています。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

    "In conventional medicine, treatments are based on scientific evidence."
  2. 2

    Relating to a convention or formal agreement.

    "The conventional approach to problem-solving often overlooks innovative solutions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'conventional' originates from the Latin 'conventionem', meaning 'agreement' or 'assembly'. It evolved through Middle French 'conventionnel', reflecting the shift from a focus on formal agreements to broader societal norms and practices in the 14th century.

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