customarily-used
|cus-to-mar-i-ly-used|
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/ˈkʌstəmɛrəli juːzd/
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/ˈkʌstəmərəli juːzd/
(customary)
usual practice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'customarily-used' originates from the word 'customary,' which comes from the Latin word 'consuetudinarius,' where 'consuetudo' meant 'habit or custom.'
Historical Evolution
'customarily' evolved from the Old French word 'costumier,' which eventually became the modern English word 'customary.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'according to custom,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'commonly used.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/18 11:20
