customary — according to the customs or usual practices; habitual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: according to the customs or usual practices; habitual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstəˌmeri/
Example Sentences
- It's customary for my cat to ignore me completely until dinner time.
- In many cultures, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering a home.
- He followed his customary morning routine: coffee, newspaper, and complaining about the weather.
customary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkʌstəˌmeri/]
according to the customs or usual practices; habitual
In this village, it's customary to bow deeply when greeting elders.
What seems temporary becomes necessary in customary ways
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'customaire', derived from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning 'habit' or 'practice', combined with the suffix '-ary' meaning 'relating to or characterized by'.
Breakdown
custom (habit or practice) + -ary (relating to) = customary (according to customs or usual practices)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It's customary for my cat to ignore me completely until dinner time.”
“In many cultures, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering a home.”
“He followed his customary morning routine: coffee, newspaper, and complaining about the weather.”
“The customary handshake was replaced with elbow bumps during the pandemic.”
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