What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Customs vs Traditional - What's the difference?

customs | traditional |

As a noun customs

is plural of lang=en.

As an adjective traditional is

of or pertaining to tradition; derived from tradition; communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only; transmitted from age to age without writing; as, traditional opinions; traditional customs; traditional expositions of the Scriptures.

customs

Noun

(head)
  • The culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs .
  • (pluralonly) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
  • Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France.
  • (label) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods.
  • Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection.

    traditional

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to tradition; derived from tradition; communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only; transmitted from age to age without writing; as, traditional opinions; traditional customs; traditional expositions of the Scriptures.
  • I think her traditional values are antiquated .
  • Observant of tradition; attached to old customs; old-fashioned.
  • In lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.
  • Antonyms

    * nontraditional, non-traditional * untraditional

    Derived terms

    * traditionally