{ , n. [ L. convenientia agreement, fitness. See Convenient. ] 1. 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. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] With all brief and plain conveniency, Let me have judgment. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Freedom from discomfort, difficulty, or trouble; commodiousness; ease; accommodation. [ 1913 Webster ] Thus necessity invented stools, Convenience next suggested elbow chairs. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ] We are rather intent upon the end of God's glory than our own conveniency. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. 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. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. A convenient or fit time; opportunity; as, to do something at one's convenience. [ 1913 Webster ] Variants: Convenience |