customary Definition
cus·tom·ary (kus′tə mer′ē)
adjective
- in keeping with custom, or usage; usual; habitual
- Law holding or held by custom
Etymology: ML customarius: see custom
noun pl. -·ar′·ies
a collection of the laws established by custom for a manor, region, etc.
customary Related Forms
customary Synonyms
customary Usage Examples
Preposition: at
time: There are no mistakes in my arithmetic; it was customary at the time to study at several universities.
Modifies a noun
- tenure: Formerly held in customary tenure of the earl of Thanet by the yearly rent of 6d.
- tenement: In 1641 Helden was admitted to the customary tenement, then called the Prison House, which his widow Frances held in 1656.
- tenant: On admittance to a tenement, each customary tenant had to pay a fine of 1d.
- greeting: When entering a Japanese home or restaurant it is customary to remove shoes, and bowing is the customary greeting.
- law: However, most people remained " tenants at will " of the State, even where they worked the land under customary law.
- wit: Simon James has captured this delightful and appealing character to perfection with his customary wit and charm.
Modifying Another Word
- now: There is a now customary solid feel about the Honda.
- then: In the same decade the Southern Railroad rebuilt the station platform sides with the then customary prefabricated concrete.
- also: It is also customary to leave a tip for the waiter.
- still: And how could it have been carried out while public sacrifices were still customary?
- not: Tipping Tipping is not customary in Kenya, however a 10 % service charge may be added to bill in more upmarket restaurants.
Infinitive complement
- tip: It is customary to tip the guard for loading luggage.
- leave: It is also customary to leave a tip for the waiter.
- give: It is customary to give a little extra for good service.
- say: The paper is detested in certain circles, and it has become customary to say " Ah, but that's Bedford on Sunday!
- offer: It's customary to offer your guests a drink to welcome them to your reception.
Used with adjective complement
become: However it has become customary for people to give about 10 percent of their wages.
Preposition: in
trade: Plaintiff: But it is customary in the trade to send a thing back immediately if not approved.
Preposition: for
man: It is customary for the best man to slate the groom in his speech.
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