Traditional

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /trəˈdɪʃənl/

Definitions of traditional

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular custom, belief, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy eating traditional food from my country.

A2 She wore a traditional dress to the cultural festival.

B1 The village has managed to preserve its traditional way of life.

B2 The ceremony was conducted in a traditional manner.

C1 The artist's work is a modern take on traditional techniques.

C2 The restaurant serves a fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes.

Examples of traditional in a Sentence

formal The ceremony followed traditional customs and rituals.

informal My grandma always makes traditional dishes for Thanksgiving.

slang I love jamming out to some traditional tunes.

figurative The company's values are deeply rooted in traditional beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of traditional

past tense

traditionaled

plural

traditionals

comparative

more traditional

superlative

most traditional

present tense

traditional

future tense

will traditional

perfect tense

have traditional

continuous tense

am traditionaling

singular

traditional

positive degree

traditional

infinitive

to traditional

gerund

traditionaling

participle

traditionalized

Origin and Evolution of traditional

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'traditional' originated from the Latin word 'traditionem', which means 'delivery' or 'surrender'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'traditional' has come to represent customs, beliefs, or practices that are passed down through generations and are considered to be part of a cultural heritage.