habitually — in a way that is regular and repeated; as a habit
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is regular and repeated; as a habit
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈbɪtʃuəli/
Example Sentences
- My cat habitually knocks things off the table, as if it's his full-time job.
- She habitually checks her phone every five minutes during class.
- I habitually buy books I never read, creating my own personal library museum.
habitually
ADVERB[/həˈbɪtʃuəli/]
in a way that is regular and repeated; as a habit
He habitually took the same morning walk every day.
He habitually picked up a book before going to bed. (habit → "Have it!" → If you "have it" every day, it becomes a habit → habitual)
She habitually exercised every morning, and it became a daily ritual that brought her spiritual peace.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'habitualis' meaning 'customary' or 'usual,' derived from 'habitus' meaning 'condition' or 'custom,' which comes from 'habere' meaning 'to have' or 'to hold.' The word entered English through Old French.
Breakdown
habit (customary behavior, from Latin habitus) + -u- (connecting vowel) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of') = habitually
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📝Examples
“My cat habitually knocks things off the table, as if it's his full-time job.”
“She habitually checks her phone every five minutes during class.”
“I habitually buy books I never read, creating my own personal library museum.”
“Students habitually complain about homework while habitually procrastinating on it.”
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