traditional
adjective
of or relating to beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., handed down from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice.
untraditional
-
a word derived from
traditional.
Example Sentences
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Fadel, who lives in Portland, Ore., and calls herself “a soul-collaborator,” has a masters in spiritual companionship and spent a decade working as a pastor in a Portland church helping members find untraditional spiritual paths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Savitt had an untraditional path to becoming a top litigator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
More recently, smartphones have given rise to short videos in an untraditional vertical orientation, like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
While Ross’ style undeniably calls attention to itself, the director is prescient enough to know that some will see his untraditional mode as a mere affectation.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2024
Rasseem, in his corner, scowled at the turn toward the untraditional.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
