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CONVENTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Convention.

How to pronounce convention:

US

Convention - as a noun

A large formal assembly

Example: "Political convention"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group meetingmeeting10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something regarded as a normative example

Example: "The convention of not naming the main character"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
formula12normal8pattern9rule4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
practice14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(diplomacy) an international agreement

Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conventionalism22conventionality23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
orthodoxy23
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of convening

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convening15

Example Sentences

"The convention will take place in the city center next week."
"She attended a science fiction convention and met her favorite author."
"The political party held its national convention to nominate its candidate."
"The convention of teachers provided a platform for sharing innovative teaching strategies."
"At the gaming convention, enthusiasts gathered to showcase the latest technology."
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Word Game Points

Is CONVENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, convention is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONVENTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONVENTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, convention is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONVENTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CONVENTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, convention is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONVENTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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