traditionally-held
|tra-di-tion-al-ly-held|
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/trəˈdɪʃənəli hɛld/
long-standing belief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'traditionally-held' originates from the word 'tradition,' which comes from Latin 'traditio,' meaning 'a handing over, delivery.'
Historical Evolution
'tradition' evolved from the Latin 'traditio' to Old French 'tradicion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tradition.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a handing over or delivery,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'customs or beliefs passed down.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accepted or believed based on long-standing customs or practices.
The traditionally-held belief is that the earth is flat.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 00:55