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customary
[ kuhs-tuh-mer-ee ]
adjective
- according to or depending on custom; usual; habitual.
Synonyms: regular, common, conventional, accustomed, wonted
Antonyms: uncommon
- of or established by custom rather than law.
- Law. defined by long-continued practices:
the customary service due from land in a manor.
noun
- a book or document containing the legal customs or customary laws of a locality.
- any body of such customs or laws.
customary
/ ˈkʌstəmərɪ; -təmrɪ /
adjective
- in accordance with custom or habitual practice; usual; habitual
- law
- founded upon long continued practices and usage rather than law
- (of land, esp a feudal estate) held by custom
noun
- a statement in writing of customary laws and practices
- a body of such laws and customs
Derived Forms
- ˈcustomariness, noun
- ˈcustomarily, adverb
Other Words From
- cus·tom·ar·i·ly [kuhs, -t, uh, -mer-, uh, -lee, kuhs-t, uh, -, mair, -, uh, -lee], adverb
- non·custom·ari·ly adverb
- non·custom·ary adjective
- un·custom·ari·ly adverb
- un·custom·ary adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of customary1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The week-long Gada ceremony, which ended on Sunday, sees the official transfer of power from one customary ruler to his successor - something that happens every eight years.
We hand her the white roses she requested — “It’s customary” — and watch in whispers.
Last season, with just $2.5 million in cap space at the deadline, the Kings stood pat, then made their customary early exit from the postseason.
As is customary, the front rows were filled with fashionistas and celebrities, adding extra glamour to the event.
But it’s a safe bet that most regulations that may be targeted by Trump or Musk won’t rise to the level of “major questions,” so they’ll be subject to the customary administrative standards.
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