adjective
custom
Made or adapted for a particular person or purpose.
The carpenter builds custom shelves for the narrow room.
Etymology
The adjective developed through work done for a customer’s order. It identifies goods or adjustments made to suit that particular customer rather than a general pattern.
More examples
- She ordered a custom dress.
- The software supports custom settings.
- A custom bracket held the unusual fitting.
Forms
custom
customize verb — adapt to particular needs
Similar words
- tailored
- Adapted to specific requirements.
- made-to-order
- Produced according to a particular request.