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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConveyance
/kənˈveɪ.əns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of transporting someone or something from one place to another.
"The conveyance of goods across the country is essential for trade." - 2
A means of transportation, such as a vehicle or vessel.
"Bicycles are a popular conveyance in many urban areas."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'conveyance' originates from the Middle English term 'conveiance', derived from the Old French 'conveiance', which in turn comes from the Latin 'convehi', meaning 'to carry together'. Over time, its meaning has evolved to encompass both the act of transporting and the means of transportation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conveyance" is said worldwide
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Transport
Transliteration: tʁɑ̃spɔʁ
"Le transport des marchandises est essentiel pour le commerce."
Beförderung
Transliteration: bəˈfœʁdʊŋ
"Die Beförderung von Waren ist für den Handel wichtig."
Trasporto
Transliteration: trasˈpɔrto
"Il trasporto di merci è fondamentale per il commercio."
Transporte
Transliteration: tɾansˈpoɾte
"El transporte de mercancías es esencial para el comercio."
Transporte
Transliteration: tɾɐ̃sˈpoʁtʃi
"O transporte de mercadorias é essencial para o comércio."
परिवहन
Transliteration: parivahan
"परिवहन व्यापार के लिए आवश्यक है।"
运输
Transliteration: yùnshū
"货物的运输对贸易至关重要。"
운송
Transliteration: unsong
"화물 운송은 무역에 필수적입니다."
輸送
Transliteration: yusō
"貨物の輸送は貿易に不可欠です。"
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