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habitual definition
ha·bitu·al (hə bic̸h′o̵̅o̅ əl)
adjective
- formed or acquired by continual use; done by habit or fixed as a habit; customary
- being or doing a certain thing by habit; steady; inveterate a habitual smoker
- much seen, done, or used; usual; frequent
Etymology: ML habitualis, of habit or dress: see habit
Related Forms:
- habitually ha·bit′u·ally adverb
- habitualness ha·bit′u·al·ness noun
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