convenional

Convenional is not a recognized English word in major dictionaries. It is most commonly a misspelling of conventional, an adjective meaning standard, traditional, or widely accepted. The incorrect form can arise from typographical error, confusion about spelling, or influence from related words in other languages.

Because convenional lacks a defined meaning in standard usage, most instances should be corrected to conventional. In some limited contexts—such as branding, stylistic choices in fiction, or deliberate coinage—the term convenional might be used as a proper noun or invented term, in which case its meaning would be defined by the specific text or branding rather than by general linguistic convention.

Etymology and relationship to conventional: conventional derives from Latin conventio meaning agreement or coming together, via Old French convention and English conventional. There is no separate etymology for convenional; it is treated as a misspelling rather than a distinct word with its own history.

Usage note: In formal writing, use conventional. If you encounter convenional in a draft, review for intended meaning and consider whether it was a misspelling or a deliberate stylistic choice. Editing guidance generally recommends replacing convenional with conventional unless there is a defined, intentional purpose for the unusual spelling.

See also: conventional, nonconventional, standard, orthodoxy, conformity.