traditional — existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established
Pronunciation (IPA): /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
Example Sentences
- Traditional Korean houses have ondol heating systems.
- He wore a traditional hanbok to the wedding ceremony.
- My grandmother's traditional kimchi recipe is so secret, even the CIA couldn't crack it!
traditional
ADJECTIVE[/trəˈdɪʃənəl/]
existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established
existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established
Traditional wisdom guides national choices through rational thinking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tradere' meaning 'to hand down or deliver,' combined with the suffix '-tion' (forming nouns) and the adjective suffix '-al.' The word entered English through Old French 'traditional' in the late 14th century.
Breakdown
tradit- (from Latin tradere, to hand down) + -ion (noun suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) = traditional
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📝Examples
“Traditional Korean houses have ondol heating systems.”
“He wore a traditional hanbok to the wedding ceremony.”
“My grandmother's traditional kimchi recipe is so secret, even the CIA couldn't crack it!”
“Traditional music sounds boring until you hear it at 2x speed on YouTube!”
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