convenience

noun

The quality of being convenient.

Any object that makes life more convenient; a helpful item.

A convenient time.

(chiefly British) Ellipsis of public convenience (“a public lavatory”). [A lavatory that is provided for public use, i.e. use by any person.]

verb

To make convenient.

Roots

venioveni- · Latin · come

Synonyms for convenience

handinessn expediencen easinessn amenityn practicalityn expediencyn easev opportunenessn usefulnessn cozinessn snugnessn utilityn flexibilityn

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