traditional

Etymology

tradition +‎ -al

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/

Adjective

traditional (comparative more traditional, superlative most traditional)

1. Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.

   This dance is one of the traditional customs in the area.

   I think her traditional values are antiquated.

2. Communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only

   traditional expositions of the Scriptures.

3. Observant of tradition; attached to old customs; old-fashioned.
4. In lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.

Noun

traditional (plural traditionals)

1. A traditional (adj) person or thing.