conventional (EN)

adjective

adjective “conventional”

1. based on traditional ways or long-standing practices
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   Despite the rise of electric cars, many people still prefer the conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.
2. following what is generally accepted or expected by society; typical and ordinary
   She decided to have a conventional wedding, with a white dress and a ceremony in a church.
3. relating to weapons that are not weapons of mass destruction
   The army decided to use conventional bombs instead of nuclear ones to minimize collateral damage.
4. relating to medical treatment that uses the common scientific methods of Western medicine, including artificial drugs and surgeries
   After trying various herbal remedies, she finally turned to conventional treatments for her condition.
5. in agriculture, using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
   Despite the growing popularity of organic farming, many farmers still prefer conventional methods.