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customary
customary /ˈkʌstəməri $ -meri/ adjective
 Word Family: adjective: customary, custom, customizable, accustomed; noun: custom, customer, customs; verb: accustom, customize; adverb: customarily
1. something that is customary is normal because it is the way something is usually done
   SYN  usual
    it is customary (for somebody) to do something
    In some cultures it is customary for the bride to wear white.
2. [only before noun] someone’s customary behaviour is the way they usually do things
   SYN  usual:
    Barbara answered with her customary enthusiasm.
—customarily /ˈkʌstəmərəli, ˈkʌstəmərɪli $ ˌkʌstəˈmerəli/ adverb