conventional
adjective B2
Plain meaning
usual, traditional, or standard
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss usual, traditional, or standard in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described conventional method in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that conventional method can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
conventional methodconventional medicineconventional wisdom
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “conventional method”.