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customary way
[KƏS-tə-mer-ee weɪ]
noun phrase
pl: customary ways
modo costumeiro; forma habitual
1.
The traditional or conventional manner in which something is usually done; a practice followed by habit or social convention
It is the customary way to shake hands when greeting someone in Western culture.
É o modo costumeiro apertar as mãos ao cumprimentar alguém na cultura ocidental.
2.
An established practice that is accepted and followed by a group or society
Breaking the customary way of doing things can sometimes lead to innovation.
Quebrar a forma habitual de fazer as coisas pode às vezes levar à inovação.
Synonyms
traditional manner
conventional method
habitual practice
usual way
established custom
Antonyms
unusual way
unconventional method
non-traditional approach
innovative method
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
modo costumeiro; forma habitual
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
forma costumeira; modo tradicional
Slight variation in phrasing preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
as is customary
in the customary manner
break with customary practice
follow custom
time-honored tradition
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