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habituate Definition

ha·bitu·ate (hə bic̸h′o̵̅o̅ āt′)

transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

  1. to make used (to); accustom: often used reflexively to habituate oneself to the cold
  2. ☆ Archaic to frequent

Etymology: < LL habituatus, pp. of habituare, to bring into a condition or habit of the body < L habitus: see habit

intransitive verb

to cause addiction

habituate Related Forms

ha·bit′ua′·tion noun

habituate Usage Examples

Object

staff: Discussion includes the move from the lecturer as expert to that of facilitator and questions concerning the need to habituate staff to new technology.

Browse dictionary entries near habituate

  1. ‹ habitual
  2. ‹ habitué
  3. ‹ habitation
  4. ‹ habitat
  5. ‹ habitant
  6. ‹ habitable
  7. ‹ habitability
  8. ‹ habit-forming
  9. ‹ habit
  10. ‹ habilitate
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