custom

Adjective
  1. Made according to the specifications of an individual (synset 300675491)
    similar to:
    same as: custom-made
Noun
  1. Accepted or habitual practice (synset 100414252)
    is a type of:
    subtypes:
    • americanism - a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
    • anglicism, britishism - a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
    • consuetude - a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
    • couvade - a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child
    • germanism - a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
    • habit, use - (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    • hijab - the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home
    • rite, ritual - any customary observance or practice
    same as: usage, usance
  2. A specific practice of long standing (synset 105675248)
    is a type of: practice - knowledge of how something is usually done
    subtypes:
    • habit, wont - an established custom
    • hadith - (Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions
    • institution - a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society
    same as: tradition
  3. Money collected under a tariff (synset 113338024)
    is a type of: duty, tariff - a government tax on imports or exports
    subtypes: ship money - an impost levied in England to provide money for ships for national defense
    same as: customs, customs duty, impost
  4. Habitual patronage (synset 101098778)
    "I have given this tailor my custom for many years"
    is a type of: patronage, trade - the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

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