A2adjective 2K

Traditional

🇬🇧 UK /["/trəˈdɪʃənl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/trəˈdɪʃənl/"]/

Meaning of Traditional

being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time

In simple words: related to customs or ways of doing things that are passed down from the past

Traditional in a sentence

• In many cultures, traditional music is an important part of their heritage.
• The traditional dress of the region is very colorful and unique.
• Traditional customs are often preserved during festive occasions.
• Many people prefer traditional methods of cooking, such as using a wood-fired oven.
• The festival celebrates traditional dance and storytelling as a form of art.

How to use Traditional

Use 'traditional' to describe things like customs, foods, or ceremonies that have been done for a long time. Avoid using it for modern practices or styles.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'tradition' and how it sounds like 'tradi'-'tional' - it’s all about the old ways!

Related words

Collocations with Traditional

• be
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Traditional

• conventional
• customary
• historic
• heritage
• time-honored

Opposites of Traditional

• modern
• novel
• innovative

Common mistakes with Traditional

• Confusing 'traditional' with 'modern'
• Using 'traditional' for things not based on past customs
• Misplacing the adjective before the noun in phrases

Frequently asked questions about Traditional

What does Traditional mean?

related to customs or ways of doing things that are passed down from the past

What is the definition of Traditional?

being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time

How do you use Traditional in a sentence?

In many cultures, traditional music is an important part of their heritage.

Can you give another example of Traditional?

The traditional dress of the region is very colorful and unique.

What are synonyms for Traditional?

Common alternatives include conventional, customary, historic, heritage, time-honored.

What is the opposite of Traditional?

Opposite meanings include modern, novel, innovative.

What words go with Traditional?

It commonly pairs with be, become, extremely, fairly, very, be, become, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Traditional?

Confusing 'traditional' with 'modern' Using 'traditional' for things not based on past customs Misplacing the adjective before the noun in phrases

How do you pronounce Traditional?

US: /["/trəˈdɪʃənl/"]/, UK: /["/trəˈdɪʃənl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Traditional?

Use 'traditional' to describe things like customs, foods, or ceremonies that have been done for a long time. Avoid using it for modern practices or styles.

What CEFR level is Traditional?

"Traditional" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.