convenable

1 of 2

adjective (1)

archaic

: in accord with circumstances : proper

convenable

2 of 2

adjective (2)

con·​ven·​able

kənˈvēnəbəl

: capable of being convened or assembled

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Middle English, from Middle French, from convenir to be suitable, convenient + -able

Adjective (2)

convene + -able

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