customary
/'kʌstəməri/
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Definition
- 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.
Adjective
- commonly used or practiced; usual
- his accustomed thoroughness
- took his customary morning walk
- his habitual comment
- with her wonted candor
- in accordance with convention or custom
- sealed the deal with the customary handshake