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cus·tom·ar·y

customary

 
 
pronunciation:
kuh st meI ri
part of speech: adjective
definition: done as a custom; usual.
In Greece, it is customary to close shops during the hottest part of the day.
synonyms:
accustomed, regular, usual
similar words:
accepted, conventional, everyday, general, normal, ordinary, routine, traditional
derivation: customarily (adv.)