C2 noun محايد

tradition

/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

A long-established custom, belief, or method of practice passed down through generations within a specific culture, family, or social group. In an academic context, it refers to a cohesive lineage of thought, artistic style, or intellectual framework that scholars build upon over time.

أمثلة

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1

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

2

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

3

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
tradition
Verb
traditionalize
ظرف
traditionally
صفة
traditional
مرتبط
traditionalist
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the Latin root 'tradere', which means 'to hand over'. Imagine a baton being handed over in a relay race that spans centuries.

اختبار سريع

The scholar's work is deeply rooted in the Western _______ of rationalism.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: tradition

أمثلة

1

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

everyday

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

2

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

formal

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

3

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

informal

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

4

Her research explores how the Hegelian tradition influenced modern political philosophy and social theory.

academic

Her research explores how the Hegelian tradition influenced modern political philosophy and social theory.

5

The company decided to break with tradition and eliminate the hierarchical office structure in favor of an open-plan layout.

business

The company decided to break with tradition and eliminate the hierarchical office structure in favor of an open-plan layout.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
tradition
Verb
traditionalize
ظرف
traditionally
صفة
traditional
مرتبط
traditionalist

تلازمات شائعة

oral tradition oral tradition
break with tradition break with tradition
uphold a tradition uphold a tradition
long-standing tradition long-standing tradition
rich tradition rich tradition

العبارات الشائعة

in the tradition of

in the tradition of

standing on tradition

standing on tradition

by tradition

by tradition

يُخلط عادةً مع

tradition vs custom

A custom is a specific behavior or practice, while a tradition is a broader, more complex set of customs passed down over a long period.

tradition vs heritage

Heritage refers to what is inherited from the past (like history or buildings), whereas tradition is the active process of passing down practices.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

At a C2 level, use 'tradition' to describe intellectual lineages (e.g., 'the analytical tradition in philosophy'). It can be used both as a countable noun for specific practices and an uncountable noun for the concept of historical continuity.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'habit' when they mean 'tradition'. A habit is personal and repetitive, while a tradition is social, cultural, and carries historical weight.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the Latin root 'tradere', which means 'to hand over'. Imagine a baton being handed over in a relay race that spans centuries.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'traditio', meaning 'a handing over, delivery, or surrender'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun (e.g., 'many traditions') Uncountable when used abstractly (e.g., 'the weight of tradition') Followed by 'of' + gerund or noun (e.g., 'the tradition of storytelling')
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السياق الثقافي

Traditions often serve as the primary markers of ethnic or national identity, though they are frequently 'invented' or modified to suit contemporary political needs.

اختبار سريع

The scholar's work is deeply rooted in the Western _______ of rationalism.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: tradition

كلمات ذات صلة

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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