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conveniency
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conveniency, n. [L. convenientia agreement, fitness. See Convenient.].
- The state or quality of being convenient; fitness or suitableness, as of place, time, etc.; propriety. [1913 Webster]"Let's further think of this;
Weigh what convenience both of time and means
May fit us to our shape." [1913 Webster]"With all brief and plain conveniency,
Let me have judgment." [1913 Webster] - Freedom from discomfort, difficulty, or trouble; commodiousness; ease; accommodation. [1913 Webster]"Thus necessity invented stools,
Convenience next suggested elbow chairs." [1913 Webster]"We are rather intent upon the end of God's glory than our own conveniency." [1913 Webster] - That which is convenient; that which promotes comfort or advantage; that which is suited to one's wants; an accommodation. [1913 Webster]"A pair of spectacles and several other little conveniences." [1913 Webster]
- A convenient or fit time; opportunity; as, to do something at one's convenience. [1913 Webster]
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