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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]