accustomed — familiar with something through repeated experience; in the habit of doing something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: familiar with something through repeated experience; in the habit of doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkʌstəmd/
Example Sentences
- I'm not accustomed to eating spicy food at 6 AM, but my Korean roommate thinks it's normal.
- The cat quickly became accustomed to ignoring its owner's commands.
- Students are accustomed to cramming for exams the night before.
accustomed
ADJECTIVE[/əˈkʌstəmd/]
familiar with something through repeated experience; in the habit of doing something
familiar with something through repeated experience; in the habit of doing something
Once overwhelmed by the noise, she adjusted and grew accustomed — now she moves through the chaos with trusted calm.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'accoustumer', derived from 'a-' (to) + 'costume' (custom, habit), which comes from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning custom or habit.
Breakdown
a- (to) + custom (habit, practice) + -ed (past participle) = accustomed
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📝Examples
“I'm not accustomed to eating spicy food at 6 AM, but my Korean roommate thinks it's normal.”
“The cat quickly became accustomed to ignoring its owner's commands.”
“Students are accustomed to cramming for exams the night before.”
“He was accustomed to luxury and couldn't adapt to simple living.”
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