habituate Definition
ha·bitu·ate (hə bic̸h′o̵̅o̅ āt′)
transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing
- to make used (to); accustom: often used reflexively to habituate oneself to the cold
- ☆ 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
- ‹ habitual
- ‹ habitué
- ‹ habitation
- ‹ habitat
- ‹ habitant
- ‹ habitable
- ‹ habitability
- ‹ habit-forming
- ‹ habit
- ‹ habilitate

