tradition
tradition
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "tradition" is /trəˈdɪʃn/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
tra-: /trə/
/t/: voiceless alveolar stop
/r/: alveolar approximant
/ə/: reduced vowel (schwa)
-di-: /dɪ/
/d/: voiced alveolar stop
/ɪ/: short front unrounded vowel
-tion: /ʃn/
/ʃ/: voiceless palatal-alveolar fricative
/n/: alveolar nasal
Word Form Variations
The word "tradition" doesn't have any form variations based on number (singular or plural). It's already in its singular form, and there's no plural version.
However, it can have other forms depending on context:
Verb: tradition (to pass down or hand down customs or beliefs)
Adjective: traditional (relating to or based on tradition)
Noun (countable): tradition (a custom or belief passed down from generation to generation)
Noun (uncountable): tradition (the practice of passing down customs or beliefs)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A custom or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Synonyms: custom, practice, usage, convention, norm
Antonyms: innovation, novelty, modernity, unconventionality
Verb
Definition: To pass down or hand down customs or beliefs from one generation to the next.
Synonyms: transmit, inherit, bequeath, perpetuate
Antonyms: discontinue, abandon, abolish, innovate
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or based on tradition.
Synonyms: conventional, customary, established, time-honored
Antonyms: modern, newfangled, innovative, unconventional
Adverb
Definition: In a traditional manner.
Synonyms: conventionally, customarily, habitually
Antonyms: unconventionally, innovatively, radically
Examples of Use
Book
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." (The novel explores societal traditions and expectations of marriage.)
"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald: "The people in the dining room were all talking and laughing, but they seemed to be doing so in a high-pitched, artificial voice, as if they were trying to drown out something else." (The novel critiques the superficiality of the Jazz Age and its departure from traditional values.)
Newspapers
"The New York Times": "The annual Thanksgiving parade is a cherished American tradition, drawing millions of spectators to New York City each year." (The article discusses the history and significance of the Thanksgiving Day parade.)
"The Guardian": "The practice of arranged marriages is a long-standing tradition in many cultures, but it has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years." (The article explores the debate surrounding arranged marriages.)
Online Publications
"The Atlantic": "The internet has disrupted many traditional industries, from journalism to retail." (The article analyzes the impact of technology on traditional ways of doing business.)
"Vox": "The tradition of Halloween costumes has evolved significantly over time, reflecting changing cultural attitudes and trends." (The article traces the history of Halloween costumes.)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"Game of Thrones": The series is filled with references to various Westerosi traditions, such as the trial by combat and the Seven Kingdoms.
"The Simpsons": The show often parodies American traditions and stereotypes.
"TikTok": The platform has popularized new trends and challenges that can sometimes clash with traditional values and norms.
General Public Discourse
Political speeches: Politicians often invoke tradition to justify their policies or appeal to voters' sense of nostalgia.
Family gatherings: Families often gather to celebrate traditions such as holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries.
Cultural festivals: Festivals like Diwali, Eid, and Christmas are celebrated with traditional rituals and customs.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Tradition
"Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire."
— Gustav Mahler"Tradition becomes our security, and when the mind is secure it is in decay."
— Jiddu Krishnamurti"Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse."
— Winston Churchill"A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril."
— Winston Churchill"The less there is to justify a traditional custom, the harder it is to get rid of it."
— Mark Twain"Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes—our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead."
— G.K. Chesterton"Custom will reconcile people to any atrocity; and fashion will drive them to acquire any custom."
— George Bernard Shaw"Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new."
— Henry David Thoreau"Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, of course."
— Lemony Snicket"The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones."
— John Maynard Keynes
Etymology
The word "tradition" comes from the Latin word "traditio," which means "a handing over." This is because traditions are things that are passed down from one generation to the next, like a gift being handed over.
The first known use of "tradition" in English was in the 1400s. At that time, it meant "the act of delivering or surrendering something." Later, it came to mean "a custom or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation."
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Tradition
Common Phrases:
A tradition of excellence: A reputation for consistently high quality or achievement.
To uphold a tradition: To maintain or continue a custom or practice.
To break with tradition: To depart from or abandon a custom or practice.
A family tradition: A custom or practice that is passed down within a family.
Lesser-Known Phrases and Idioms:
To be steeped in tradition: To be deeply rooted in or influenced by traditions.
To fly in the face of tradition: To act in defiance of or contrary to established customs or practices.
To turn tradition on its head: To completely change or reverse a traditional way of doing things.
To be a stickler for tradition: To insist on following established customs or practices strictly.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To go against the grain: To act in a way that is different from what is usual or expected (similar to "to break with tradition").
To stick to one's guns: To maintain one's position or opinion despite opposition (similar to "to uphold a tradition").
To turn the tables: To reverse a situation or outcome (similar to "to turn tradition on its head").
To be a creature of habit: To be someone who always does the same things in the same way (similar to "to be steeped in tradition").
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Source Information
Definition of tradition from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
