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customary

cus·to·mary

UK/ˈkʌs.tə.m(ə.)ɹi/ US/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ fairly common

adjective

1.

in accordance with convention or custom

  • “sealed the deal with the customary handshake”
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2.

commonly used or practiced; usual

  • “his accustomed thoroughness”
  • “took his customary morning walk”
  • “his habitual comment”
  • “with her wonted candor”
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Origin

From Middle English custumary, from Medieval Latin custumarius. By surface analysis, custom + -ary.

Phrases

  • customary international law
  • customary marriage
  • customary unit

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