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Meaning of customary
The primary meaning of the word "customary" is related to something that is traditionally and usually done.
Etymology of customary
The word "customary" has its roots in the Old French word "costume" meaning "habit" or "usage", which is derived from the Latin "consuetudo" meaning "a becoming accustomed to" or "habit"
Historically, the term has been used to describe practices, behaviors, or actions that are in accordance with established customs, traditions, or norms
Synonyms
usual
habitual
accustomed
traditional
conventional
standard
regular
routine
normal
typical
expected
familiar
ordinary
common
established
accepted
prevalent
widespread
general
popular
preferred
practiced
repeated
recurrent
frequent
customary
traditional
ritualistic
formal
orthodox
conservative
traditionalist
stereotypical
cliched
predictable
unvarying
invariable
unchanged
unchanging
Definitions
- Done or experienced regularly, as a normal part of someone's life or a particular situation
- * According to the customs or traditions of a particular group or society
Usage Examples
- It is customary to shake hands when greeting someone in a business setting
- * The company has a customary practice of providing bonuses to its employees at the end of the year
- * In many cultures, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering a home
Antonyms
unusual
unconventional
irregular
abnormal
atypical
unexpected
unfamiliar
extraordinary
rare
infrequent
occasional
sporadic
irregular
deviant
nonconformist
unorthodox
radical
innovative
pioneering
groundbreaking
revolutionary