custom
|cus-tom|
/ˈkʌstəm/
habitual practice
Etymology
'custom' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consuetudo,' where 'consuetudo' meant 'habit or usage.'
'consuetudo' changed from Old French word 'costume' and eventually became the modern English word 'custom.'
Initially, it meant 'habit or usage,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'tradition,' 'patronage,' and 'something made to order.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
It is the custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a house.
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Noun 2
regular dealings with a business by customers; patronage.
The shopkeeper thanked her for her custom.
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Adjective 1
made or done to order for a particular customer.
He wore a custom suit to the event.
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