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habitual
adjective ha·bit·u·al \hə-ˈbi-ch(ə-)wəl, ha-, -ˈbi-chəl\
: done regularly or repeatedly
: doing something regularly or repeatedly
Full Definition of HABITUAL
2
: doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit <habitual drunkards>
3
: resorted to on a regular basis <our habitual diet>
4
: inherent in an individual <habitual grace>
— ha·bit·u·al·ly adverb
— ha·bit·u·al·ness noun
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First Known Use of HABITUAL
1603
Related to HABITUAL
- Synonyms
- bred-in-the-bone, chronic, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate
- Antonyms
- inconstant, infrequent, irregular
Synonym Discussion of HABITUAL
usual, customary, habitual, wonted, accustomed mean familiar through frequent or regular repetition. usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness <my usual order for lunch>. customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community <the customary waiting period before the application is approved>. habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition <a habitual morning routine>. wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated <his wonted determination>. accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom <accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty>.
HABITUAL Defined for Kids
habitual
adjective ha·bit·u·al \hə-ˈbi-chə-wəl\
Definition of HABITUAL for Kids
1
: occurring regularly or repeatedly : being or done by habit <habitual kindness>
2
: doing or acting by force of habit <habitual liars>
3
: regular 1 <Salad is my habitual lunch.>
— ha·bit·u·al·ly \-wə-lē\ adverb <He is habitually late.>
Medical Dictionary
habitual
adjective ha·bit·u·al \hə-ˈbich-(ə-)wəl, ha-, -ˈbich-əl\
Medical Definition of HABITUAL
1
: having the nature of a habit : being in accordance with habit <habitual smoking>
2
: doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit <habitual liars>
—ha·bit·u·al·ly \-ē\ adverb
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