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traditional

/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/adjective4 syllables

Traditional means: consisting of or derived from tradition.

Synonyms for traditional10

adjective, as in consisting of or derived from tradition

classical, classic, conventional, handed-down, tralatitious, traditionalistic

adjective, as in pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines

also used for traditional

traditionary, time-honored//time-honoured, traditionalist

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Opposites of traditional

nontraditional

What does traditional mean?2

adjective

1

consisting of or derived from tradition“traditional history”

2

pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines“the simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with traditional?5

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Traditional in a sentence

  • Since traditional gender roles include enforced heterosexuality, gay and trans people are natural allies.shekitten
  • Agriculture, crafts, animal husbandry and fishery are the main traditional sources of income.CM
  • If you're defending traditional hierarchies, you are pro-establishment by definition.shekitten
  • Traditional recipes are still passed down, preserving our culinary heritage.Nuel
  • In traditional medicine, camphor is used to soothe coughs and relieve congestion.rul
  • As a writer, she does not fit into any of the traditional categories.CM
  • Do you like couscous, and traditional doughnuts and pancakes?Amastan
  • It is an ancient, popular and traditional festival.unknown

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