traditional
Translation
traditional, conventional, customary
Examples
They serve traditional British food.
They serve traditional British food.
She wore a traditional dress to the wedding.
She wore a traditional dress to the wedding.
Grammar Patterns
((traditional + noun)) relating to tradition They serve traditional British food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conventional, customary, classic; Antonyms: modern, unconventional, innovative
Etymology
From the noun 'tradition' plus the adjectival suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to tradition'.
Memory Tips
If you know the noun 'tradition', just remember that adding '-al' turns it into an adjective describing something that follows tradition.