habituation — the process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat's habituation to the vacuum cleaner was so complete that she started napping on it.
- The habituation training helped soldiers adapt to combat stress.
- Through habituation, even the world's worst coffee can taste acceptable after the tenth cup.
habituation
NOUN[/həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/]
the process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'habitus' (habit, custom), meaning a state or condition acquired through repeated action. The term evolved in psychology to describe the natural process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or behavior through continuous repetition.
Breakdown
habit- (from Latin habitus, meaning custom or acquired state) + -uation (suffix denoting a process or condition), literally 'the process of becoming habituated'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's habituation to the vacuum cleaner was so complete that she started napping on it.”
“The habituation training helped soldiers adapt to combat stress.”
“Through habituation, even the world's worst coffee can taste acceptable after the tenth cup.”
“Habituation to smartphones has changed how we interact socially.”
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