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traditionallyin a way that follows customs or beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that follows customs or beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation

Pronunciation (IPA): /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

Korean meaning: 전통적으로, 관례적으로

Korean pronunciation: 트러**디**셔널리

Example Sentences

  • Pizza was traditionally Italian, but now my Korean mom makes better pizza than most Italians!
  • Traditionally, students feared pop quizzes, but now they fear Wi-Fi disconnection more.
  • Traditionally, this ceremony is held every spring to honor our ancestors.

traditionally

ADVERB

//trəˈdɪʃənəli//

in a way that follows customs or beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation

traditionally concept
💡 Concept

in a way that follows customs or beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation

traditionally rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Keep traditions, think internationally, choose rationally!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/trəˈdɪʃənəli/
🇬🇧 UK/trəˈdɪʃənəli/

🌳Etymology

Roottradition
Suffix--ally

Origin

From Latin 'traditus' (handed down, passed down) combined with the suffix '-al' (relating to), which then takes the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. The word traces back to the Latin verb 'tradere' meaning 'to hand over or transmit'.

🎵Rhyme

nationallyrationallyinternationally
nationally
rationally
internationally

🔗Collocations

traditionally used
traditionally male-dominated
traditionally prepared
traditionally conservative
traditionally celebrated

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Pizza was traditionally Italian, but now my Korean mom makes better pizza than most Italians!

😄 Fun example

Traditionally, students feared pop quizzes, but now they fear Wi-Fi disconnection more.

Traditionally, this ceremony is held every spring to honor our ancestors.

Women were traditionally expected to stay at home, but times have changed dramatically.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

conventionallycustomarilyhistoricallytypicallyclassically

Antonyms

modernlyunconventionallyinnovatively

Related

traditiontraditionalcustomheritageculture

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