traditionary
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trəˈdɪʃənəri/
KK: /trəˈdɪʃənˌɛri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to customs or practices that are passed down through generations.
Example
The festival is a traditionary event that celebrates our cultural heritage.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how traditionary our family gatherings are?
Yeah, I love that we always stick to the same customs every year.
It makes everything feel so familiar and comforting, doesn’t it?
Absolutely! Those traditionary meals really bring everyone together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
customary
conventional
heritage
Antonyms
modern
novel
unconventional
noun
Definition
A person who values and emphasizes traditional customs and practices.
Example
As a traditionary, she always celebrated the old festivals with her family.
Conversation
I met someone who is really into old customs and is quite traditionary.
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, they believe that keeping traditions alive is really important.
Root Explanation
Traditionary → It is formed from "traditio" (from Latin, meaning handing over or delivery) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning relating to or connected with). The word "traditionary" refers to something that is related to or connected with tradition, which involves the handing down of customs or beliefs.
Memory Tip
Think of 'handing over' ('traditio') of customs and practices when you hear 'traditionary' — it relates to things connected with tradition.
Visually Confused Words
transitionary
additionary
tuitionary
stationary
dictionary
untraditional