tradition — the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
Pronunciation (IPA): /trəˈdɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- Breaking the tradition, she became the first woman CEO in her family.
- Our bizarre family tradition is to wear pajamas to Christmas dinner.
- Korean traditions like bowing on New Year's Day are still widely practiced.
tradition
NOUN[/trəˈdɪʃən/]
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
Every Chuseok, grandma teaches the kids the family tradition of making songpyeon together.
Tradition's mission becomes tomorrow's vision
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'traditio', derived from 'tradere' meaning 'to hand over' or 'to deliver'. The word combines 'trans-' (across) and 'dare' (to give), reflecting the concept of passing something from one person or generation to another.
Breakdown
tradere (to hand over/deliver) + -tion (noun suffix) = tradition
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📝Examples
“Breaking the tradition, she became the first woman CEO in her family.”
“Our bizarre family tradition is to wear pajamas to Christmas dinner.”
“Korean traditions like bowing on New Year's Day are still widely practiced.”
“My grandmother's tradition of hiding money in dumplings makes dinner exciting.”
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