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We cooked a traditional meal for the holiday.
What does Traditional mean?
following long-used customs or ways.
Dictionary definition
Traditional describes something that follows customs, beliefs, styles, or ways that have been used for a long time.
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Traditional in a sentence
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The dancer wore traditional clothing from her culture.
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Traditional stories can preserve lessons, values, and history across generations.
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What does traditional mean?
Traditional means connected to customs or ways used for a long time.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to traditional?
Customary is close in meaning to traditional in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of traditional?
Modern contrasts with traditional in this dictionary entry.
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Traditional
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WordTraditional.
Partadjective.
MeaningTraditional means following long-used customs or ways.
ExampleExample: We cooked a traditional meal for the holiday.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- truh · dish · uh · nul
- Strongest beat
- dish
- Ending
- nul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dish.
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Word family
Traditional word family
Base word
traditional
adjective
traditional
Following long-used customs.
adverb
traditionally
In a traditional way.
noun
tradition
A custom passed down over time.
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Hint for students
following long-used customs or ways.
Common mix-up
Traditional is not the same as modern. Traditional means following long-used customs or ways.
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