Definition of TRADITION

tradition

Meanings

Plural: traditions

Noun

  • an inherited pattern of thought or action
  • a specific practice of long standing
  • A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.
  • A commonly held system.
  • An established or distinctive style or method
  • The act of delivering into the hands of another; delivery.

Verb

  • To transmit by way of tradition; to hand down.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English tradicioun, from Old French tradicion, from Latin trāditiō, from the verb trādō. Doublet of treason.

Synonyms

custom, doctrine

Scrabble Score: 10

tradition is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tradition is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tradition is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

tradition is a valid Words With Friends word