Traditional

Quick meaning: Traditional is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.

Meaning

Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.

More Meanings

1. Communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only.
2. Observant of tradition; attached to old customs; old-fashioned.
3. In lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.
4. Relating to traditional Chinese.
5. A person with traditional beliefs.
6. (usually in the plural) Anything that is traditional, conventional, standard.
7. (informal, uncountable) Ellipsis of traditional Chinese.

Example Sentences

traditional expositions of the Scriptures

I think her traditional values are antiquated.

This dance is one of the traditional customs in the area.

Ryoteis usually look like traditional Japanese inns or even private homes.

Word Forms

• traditionals

Synonyms for traditional

Depending on context, synonyms include traditionary, time-honored, conventional, time-honoured, traditionalistic, orthodox.

Antonyms for traditional

Common opposites include nontraditional, non-traditional, untraditional.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include traditionalistic, conventional, orthodox, time-honored, time-honoured, ceremonial.

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