Accustomary

Pronunciation: /əˈkʌstəˌmɛri/

Definitions of accustomary

adjective customary; usual; habitual

Example Sentences

A1 It is not accustomary for me to eat spicy food.

A2 In some cultures, it is accustomary to take off your shoes before entering a house.

B1 It is accustomary for employees to shake hands with their colleagues when greeting them.

B2 It is accustomary to tip waitstaff in many countries.

C1 In diplomatic circles, it is accustomary to address each other by title and last name.

C2 For royalty, it is accustomary to follow strict protocols and traditions at official events.

Examples of accustomary in a Sentence

formal It is not accustomary to wear jeans to a formal event.

informal It's not the usual thing to do.

slang It's not the norm.

figurative It's like swimming against the current.

Grammatical Forms of accustomary

• past tense: accustomed
• plural: accustomaries
• comparative: more accustomed
• superlative: most accustomed
• present tense: accustom
• future tense: will accustom
• perfect tense: have accustom
• continuous tense: is accustoming
• singular: accustomary
• positive degree: accustomary
• infinitive: to accustom
• gerund: accustoming
• participle: accustomed

Origin and Evolution of accustomary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'accustomary' is believed to have originated from the combination of the prefix 'ac-' meaning 'to' or 'towards' and the word 'customary' meaning 'according to custom'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'accustomary' has evolved to be used to describe something that is customary or habitual, emphasizing the act of becoming accustomed to a certain practice or behavior.