customary

/'kʌstəməri/
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customary

He sealed the deal with the customary handshake.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • According to or based on custom or usual practice: Describes something that is in accordance with the established habits, traditions, or norms of a particular group, place, or situation.
    • Habitual; usual: Describes a regular, repeated practice or behavior for a specific person or entity.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • It is customary to shake hands when you meet someone in this culture.
    • She took her customary seat at the head of the table.
    • The customary fee for this service has increased.
Advanced Usage
  • "It is customary (for someone) to do something": A common structure used to describe a typical social or cultural practice.
    • It is customary for guests to bring a small gift to the host.
  • "As is customary": A phrase used to indicate that an action follows the usual tradition.
    • As is customary, the ceremony began with a speech from the mayor.
Variants and Related Words
  • Custom (n): A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
    • The custom of celebrating the New Year with fireworks is ancient.
  • Customarily (adv): In a way that is customary; usually.
    • The board customarily meets on the first Monday of the month.
Synonyms
  • Usual: What typically or normally happens.
  • Traditional: Long-established, handed down over time.
  • Conventional: Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
  • Habitual: Done constantly or as a habit.
Antonyms
  • Unusual: Not habitually or commonly occurring or done.
  • Unconventional: Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
  • Extraordinary: Very unusual or remarkable.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Customary law: A body of law based on long-standing customs in a particular community, often recognized by courts.
    • The village disputes were settled according to customary law.
customary

He sealed the deal with the customary handshake.

Adjective
  1. commonly used or practiced; usual
    • his accustomed thoroughness
    • took his customary morning walk
    • his habitual comment
    • with her wonted candor
  2. in accordance with convention or custom
    • sealed the deal with the customary handshake