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   Cus·tom·ar·y

   /ˈkəstəˌmerē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances: "it is customary to mark an occasion like this with a toast" Similar usualtraditionalnormalconventionalfamiliaracceptedprevailingroutinefixedsetestablishedconfirmedeverydayordinarycommonstockwell worntime-honoredOpposite unusualexceptionalrare
   • ▪ according to a person's habitual practice: "I put the kettle on for our customary cup of tea" Similar usualaccustomedhabitualwontedregularOpposite unusualunaccustomed
   • ▪ established by or based on custom rather than common law or statute.

   noun

   • 1. another term for custumal historical

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from medieval Latin custumarius, from custuma, from Anglo-Norman French custume (see custom).

   Derivatives

   • 1. customariness noun

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   Detailed Meaning of 'customary' It implies that something is considered typical, expected, or traditional within a particular context or community. For example, a customary greeting in one culture might involve a bow or handshake, while in another it might involve a hug or kiss.

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to customary. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of customary. He arrived with his customary promptness. Synonyms. usual. habitual. normal. regular. routine. wonted. typical. accustomed. conventional. traditional. general. common. ordinary. everyday.

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   What does the word customary mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word customary, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. customary has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   noun A book or document containing a statement or account of the legal customs and rights of a province, city, manor, etc.: as, the customary of Normandy. Formerly also written custumary, costomary.

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   The meaning of customary. Definition of customary. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.