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Traditional

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.

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Classic 84% connected

Alt. of Classical

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Classic 84% connected

Alt. of Classical

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Classical 84% connected

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

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Classical 84% connected

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Conventional 84% connected

Formed by agreement or compact; stipulated.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Conventional 84% connected

Formed by agreement or compact; stipulated.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Orthodox 84% connected

Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures;…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Orthodox 84% connected

Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures;…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Tralatitious 84% connected

Passed along; handed down; transmitted.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Tralatitious 84% connected

Passed along; handed down; transmitted.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Tradition 74% connected

The act of delivering into the hands of another; delivery.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tradition 74% connected

The act of delivering into the hands of another; delivery.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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