habitual — done constantly as a habit; usual or typical
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done constantly as a habit; usual or typical
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈbɪtʃuəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat has become a habitual food critic, rejecting any dish that doesn't meet his royal standards.
- She was a habitual early riser, always up before dawn.
- His habitual response to any problem was to make a cup of tea first.
habitual
ADJECTIVE[/həˈbɪtʃuəl/]
done constantly as a habit; usual or typical
His habitual morning walk kept him healthy for many years.
The habitual reader automatically picked up a book before going to bed every night. (habit → "Have it!" → If you "have it" every day, it becomes a habit → habitual)
Her habitual morning exercise became a daily ritual that brought her spiritual peace.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'habitualis', derived from 'habitus' meaning 'condition or appearance', which comes from 'habere' meaning 'to have or hold'. The word entered English through Old French.
Breakdown
habit (from Latin habitus, meaning condition/custom) + -ual (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = habitual
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📝Examples
“My cat has become a habitual food critic, rejecting any dish that doesn't meet his royal standards.”
“She was a habitual early riser, always up before dawn.”
“His habitual response to any problem was to make a cup of tea first.”
“The teacher noticed the student's habitual absence on Mondays.”
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