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English word convent comes from Latin venio ((intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come.), Latin cum (Although. Because. When With.), Latin -tus

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venio (Latin)

(intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come.

cum (Latin)

Although. Because. When With.

-tus (Latin)

Forms collective/abstract nouns from adjectives. Forms action nouns from verbs. Forms adjectives having the sense provided with.. Forms the past participle of verbs.

con- (Latin)

Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.

convenire (Latin)

conventum (Latin)

conventus (Latin)

(rare) , agreement, covenant. Enterprise, corporation; an association of merchants. Meeting, gathering, congregation, judicial assembly.

covent (Old French)

Convent (residence of nuns).

couvent (French)

Convent, nunnery.

convent (English)

(obsolete) To be convenient; to serve.. (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.. (obsolete) To meet together; to concur. (India) A Christian school.. A coming together; a meeting.. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under [...]

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