untraditional
|un-tra-di-tion-al|
/ˌʌntrəˈdɪʃənl/
(traditional)
relating to tradition
Etymology
'untraditional' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'traditional', which comes from Latin 'traditionem', meaning 'delivery, surrender, a handing down'.
'traditional' evolved from the Latin word 'traditionem' through Old French 'tradicion' and Middle English 'tradicioun', eventually becoming the modern English word 'traditional'.
Initially, 'traditional' meant 'a handing down of customs or beliefs', but 'untraditional' evolved to mean 'not following these customs or beliefs'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not following or conforming to tradition; unconventional.
Her untraditional approach to teaching has inspired many students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45