customarily — In accordance with custom; usually or habitually done in a particular way as a matter of tradition or normal practice.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In accordance with custom; usually or habitually done in a particular way as a matter of tradition or normal practice.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstəˌmerəli/
Example Sentences
- The CEO customarily arrives at the office in his pajamas on Fridays.
- Students customarily groan when homework is assigned.
- In this restaurant, bread is customarily served before the main course.
customarily
ADVERB[/ˈkʌstəˌmerəli/]
In accordance with custom; usually or habitually done in a particular way as a matter of tradition or normal practice.
In accordance with custom; usually or habitually done in a particular way as a matter of tradition or normal practice.
What's done customarily can bend temporarily, yet ordinarily returns to tradition!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consuetudo' meaning habit or custom, which evolved into Old French 'costume' and then English 'custom'. The adverb form adds '-arily' to mean 'in a habitual or traditional manner'.
Breakdown
custom (established practice) + -arily (adverbial suffix meaning 'in the manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The CEO customarily arrives at the office in his pajamas on Fridays.”
“Students customarily groan when homework is assigned.”
“In this restaurant, bread is customarily served before the main course.”
“Wedding guests customarily throw rice at the newlyweds.”
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