conventionally
UK[kənˈvɛnʃənəli]US[kənˈvɛnʃənəli]
adv
in a way that is based on what is traditionally done or believed
adv
in a way that follows the usual or widely accepted way of doing something
Morpheme Breakdown
con
vent
ionally
con
together
vent
come
ionally
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word "conventionally" is built upon the core latin verb venire, "to come". the prefix con- (together) modifies this to mean "to come together," forming the latin convenire. this sense of gathering evolved into the noun "convention," referring to a formal assembly or a general agreement established by such a meeting. from this, the adjective "conventional" developed, describing something based on or conforming to such established agreements or customs. the adverb "conventionally" thus denotes the manner of acting in accordance with these traditional, agreed-upon standards, tracing a logical path from a physical gathering to an abstract principle of behavior.
Analysis
Structure: con (together) + vent (come) + ionally (adverb suffix)
- con: a latin prefix meaning "together, with".
- vent: from latin vent-, the stem of venire, meaning "to come".
- ionally: a complex english adverbial suffix built from -ion (noun-forming suffix), -al (adjective-forming suffix), and -ly (adverb-forming suffix).
Examples
the house was conventionally decorated, with neutral colors and traditional furniture.
he argued that the problem should be approached more conventionally before trying radical solutions.
the device can be operated conventionally or via the new voice commands.