tradition |
the process of handing down a culture's beliefs, customs, and mores from one generation to the next, or the psychological force that this process exerts. [2 definitions] |
traditional |
of or pertaining to customs and ways of doing things within a particular culture that are passed down from one generation to the next with little change. [3 definitions] |
traditionalism |
adherence to traditional beliefs, values, and customs, esp. religious ones. |
traditionally |
in accordance with a long-established way of doing things within a particular culture |
traditionless |
combined form of tradition. |
traduce |
to make malicious or false statements about; slander. |
traffic |
the movement of pedestrians and vehicles along a transportation route. [6 definitions] |
trafficable |
combined form of traffic. |
traffic circle |
a circular roadway or street, in which traffic moves in one direction only, that is situated at a busy intersection to facilitate traffic flow. |
traffic island |
an area, usu. marked or elevated, in a roadway that separates traffic lanes or provides protection for pedestrians, traffic controllers, or the like. |
traffic jam |
a slowing down or cessation of the flow of traffic due to a concentration of drivers in one area or an accident or other impediment. |
traffic light |
an electrically operated street or road signal used to regulate the flow of traffic by warning drivers when to stop, proceed with caution, or go. |
traffic pattern |
a flight path or an arrangement of such paths in the airspace near an airport, in which aircraft fly after taking off or before landing. |
tragacanth |
any of various low-growing, thorny Asian shrubs that produce a gummy substance which is used commercially. [2 definitions] |
tragedian |
an actor noted for his or her performances in tragedies. [2 definitions] |
tragedy |
a disastrous occurrence; calamity. [2 definitions] |
tragic |
of, pertaining to, or having the nature of tragedy. [3 definitions] |
tragicomedy |
a stage play or other literary work that combines tragedy and comedy, or a real event or series of events of similar character. |
trail |
to drag along behind, esp. on the ground. [13 definitions] |
trailblazer |
one who leads the way in any new field or endeavor; pioneer. [2 definitions] |
trailer |
someone or something that trails. [3 definitions] |