Usual Definition
yo͝ozho͝o-əl
adjective
Such as is in common or ordinary use; such as is most often seen, heard, used, etc.; common; ordinary; customary.
Webster's New World
Commonly encountered, experienced, or observed.
The usual summer heat.
American Heritage
Regularly or customarily used.
Ended the speech with the usual expressions of thanks.
American Heritage
In conformity with regular practice or procedure.
Come at the usual time.
American Heritage
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Noun
Singular:
usual
Plural:
usualsOrigin of Usual
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From French usuel, from Latin usualis (“for use, fit for use, also of common use, customary, common, ordinary, usual"), from usus (“use, habit, custom"), from past participle stem of uti (“to use").
From Wiktionary
Middle English from Old French usuel from Late Latin ūsuālis from Latin ūsus use from past participle of ūtī to use
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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