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English

customarily-used

|cus-to-mar-i-ly-used|

B2

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/ˈkʌstəmɛrəli juːzd/

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/ˈkʌstəmərəli juːzd/

(customary)

usual practice

Base FormAdverb
customarycustomarily
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

Adjective 1

commonly or habitually used; typical or usual in practice.

The customarily-used greeting in the region is a handshake.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 11:20