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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

1
:  having the nature of a habit :  customary <habitual candor> <habitual behavior>
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

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>.
HABITUALLY 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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