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Meaning of custom in English
Pronunciation
/ˈkəstəm/
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Noun
custom
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French coustume, based on Latin consuetudo, from consuetus, past participle of consuescere‘accustom’, from con- (expressing intensive force) + suescere‘become accustomed’
Definitions
1.
accepted or habitual practice
2.
a specific practice of long standing
3.
money collected under a tariff
4.
habitual patronage
Examples
« I have given this tailor my custom for many years »
Qualitative Adjective
custom
Definitions
1.
made according to the specifications of an individual
Synonyms
bespoke
bespoken
made-to-order
tailored
tailor-made
custom-built
made-to-order
Antonyms
ready-made