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Meaning of custom in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkəstəm/

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  1. 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. 2. a specific practice of long standing
  3. 3. money collected under a tariff
  4. 4. habitual patronage

    Examples

    • « I have given this tailor my custom for many years »
  5. 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

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