conventional |
main |
As adjectives the difference between conventional and main
is that
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while
main is great in size or degree; vast; strong; powerful; important.
As nouns the difference between conventional and main
is that
conventional is a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal while
main is strength; power; force; violent effort.
As an adverb main is
very; very much; greatly; mightily; extremely; exceedingly.
As a proper noun Main is
a river in southern Germany, flowing from Bavaria to the Rhine.
conventional |
previous |
As adjectives the difference between conventional and previous
is that
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while
previous is prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
As nouns the difference between conventional and previous
is that
conventional is (finance) a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal while
previous is (informal|uk) an existing criminal record; short for "previous convictions".
conventional |
similar |
As adjectives the difference between conventional and similar
is that
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while
similar is having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
As nouns the difference between conventional and similar
is that
conventional is (finance) a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal while
similar is that which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
conventional |
alternative |
As adjectives the difference between conventional and alternative
is that
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while
alternative is relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
As nouns the difference between conventional and alternative
is that
conventional is a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal while
alternative is a situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.
conventional |
exacting |
As adjectives the difference between conventional and exacting
is that
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while
exacting is making excessive demands; hard to satisfy.
As a noun conventional
is (finance) a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.
As a verb exacting is
.
conformist |
conventional |
As nouns the difference between conformist and conventional
is that
conformist is someone who tries to conform to the mainstream while
conventional is a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.
As adjectives the difference between conformist and conventional
is that
conformist is conforming to established customs, etc while
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
As a proper noun Conformist
is in English history, people whose religious practices conformed with the requirements of the Act of Uniformity and so were in concert with the Established Church, the Church of England -- as opposed to those of Nonconformists whose practices were not acceptable to the Church of England.
conventional |
stimulating |
As adjectives the difference between conventional and stimulating
is that
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while
stimulating is having a manner that stimulates.
As a noun conventional
is (finance) a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.
As a verb stimulating is
.
ancient |
conventional |
Related terms |
Ancient is a related term of conventional.
As adjectives the difference between ancient and conventional
is that
ancient is having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age; very old while
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
As nouns the difference between ancient and conventional
is that
ancient is a person who is very old while
conventional is (finance) a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.
daily |
conventional |
Related terms |
Daily is a related term of conventional.
As adjectives the difference between daily and conventional
is that
daily is quotidian, that occurs every day, or at least every working day while
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
As nouns the difference between daily and conventional
is that
daily is a newspaper that is published every day while
conventional is (finance) a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.
As an adverb daily
is quotidianly, every day.
conventional |
plain |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between conventional and plain
is that
conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while
plain is flat, level.
As nouns the difference between conventional and plain
is that
conventional is a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal while
plain is a lamentation.
As an adverb plain is
simply.
As a verb plain is
to lament, bewail.
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