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traditional (adjective)

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

💬 Example

"We usually have a traditional family dinner every Sunday night."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'TRAD' as 'TRAnsferring' and 'ADding' to the past. You are transferring customs from the past and adding them t...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
conventional customary established long-standing classic
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'traditional' as a noun. → It is a tradition.

Confusing 'traditional' with 'old-fashioned.' → He has traditional values.

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