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customarily

/ˌkʌs.təˈmɛr.ə.li/
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Adjective:customary
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• adverb

1

In a way that follows established custom, tradition, or usual practice; usually or habitually.

Example

"The mayor customarily delivers an address at the opening of the annual town festival."

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customer
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'customary' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Old French 'costumier' to Vulgar Latin 'consuetuminarius', from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning 'habit' or 'custom'.

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