Traditional
/trəˈdɪʃənəl/noun
Based on customs, beliefs, or practices passed down through generations.
Did you know?In Latin Christian writing, tradition became especially associated with handing down authoritative teachings, helping give the word its modern sense of inherited custom.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deh₃-
“To give or place into someone’s possession”
Classical Latin
Latin
trādere
“To hand over, deliver, or transmit; literally involving “across” and “give””
Late Latin
Latin
trāditiō
“A handing over, transmission, or established teaching”
Old French
Old French
tradicion
“Transmission of a custom, teaching, or inherited practice”
Middle English
English
tradicioun
“A doctrine, custom, or practice handed down”
Modern English
English
traditional
“Connected with customs or practices transmitted through generations”