convenience

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the quality of being useful and convenient

   they offered the convenience of an installment plan

2. 2
   noun

   the state of being suitable or opportune

   I arranged the chairs for my own convenience.

3. 3
   noun

   The quality of being convenient.

   Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience.

4. 4
   noun

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

   A pair of spectacles[…] and several other little conveniences.

5. 5
   noun

   A convenient time.

   We will come over and begin the work at your convenience.

6. 6
   verb

   To make convenient.

   These are equally viable times and I propose we alternate between the two times in order to convenience as many people as possible.

7. 7
   noun

   a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

8. 8
   noun

   a toilet that is available to the public

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convenientia, from conveniens (“suitable”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”). Doublet of convenance.