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customary

/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛr.i/
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Adverb:customarily
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1

According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.

Example

"In many cultures, it is customary to remove one's shoes before entering a home."

2

According to a person's habitual practice; typical of a specific individual.

Example

"She greeted the morning guests with her customary warmth and enthusiasm."

3

Established by or based on long-standing custom rather than written statute or formal enactment (of law or legal rights).

Example

"The tribunal recognized the indigenous community's customary land rights across the valley."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English customarie, borrowed from Medieval Latin custumarius ('pertaining to custom or feudal dues'), from Old French costumer and Latin consuetudo ('habit, usage').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Customary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/customary
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