conventional

C1 · Advanced Technical

adj. describing weapons or war that do not use nuclear, chemical, or biological power.

adj. referring to weapons or warfare that do not involve weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear capabilities.

“The treaty only covers conventional weapons like tanks and rifles.”

“Military analysts expressed concern that a prolonged conventional conflict could eventually escalate into a tactical nuclear exchange.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Agriculture

adj. describing farming that uses standard chemicals and pesticides rather than organic methods.

adj. denoting a system of agriculture that employs synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides as opposed to organic or regenerative practices.

“Conventional apples are usually cheaper than the organic ones at this supermarket.”

“The transition from conventional to organic farming requires a three-year period during which no prohibited synthetic substances may be applied to the land.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Finance Technical · British English

n. a type of government bond that pays a fixed amount of interest until it is finished.

n. a gilt-edged security that pays a fixed coupon at regular intervals until maturity, distinct from index-linked bonds.

“The investor decided to put his money into a conventional rather than an index-linked bond.”

“Institutional investors often prefer conventionals when inflation is expected to remain low, as the fixed coupon provides a predictable income stream.”