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Translate files Habitual
/həˈbɪtʃuəl/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
done or acting by habit; customary.
He is a habitual coffee drinker, consuming several cups each day.
regularly or repeatedly doing something; characterized by habits.
Her habitual lateness was becoming a concern among her colleagues.
having a tendency to do something regularly.
Cats are habitual creatures, often following the same routine every day.
of or relating to habits.
His habitual shouting during games annoyed the neighbors.
Etymology
From Latin 'habituālis', from 'habitus', meaning 'condition, state, habit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
habitual offender
A person who regularly commits crimes.
habitual behavior
A consistent pattern of behavior that occurs regularly.
habitual line-stepper
A person who frequently tests limits or engages in risky behavior.
Related Words
habit
A settled or regular tendency or practice.
custom
A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something.
Slang Meanings
A creature of habit.
He's such a creature of habit, always ordering the same thing.
Addicted to routine.
I'm addicted to my routine; I can't function without my habitual coffee every morning.