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habitus Definition

habi·tus (habi təs)

noun pl. -·tus-təs

  1. habit ( & )
  2. general physical appearance and body build, sometimes related to a predisposition to certain diseases

Etymology: ModL < L, habit

habitus Usage Examples

Preposition: as

  • concept: We do, however, have some reservations about the use of habitus as a concept here.

Adjective modifier

  • institutional: In this paper we deploy the concept of institutional habitus in order to explore such influences.

Noun used with modifier

  • body: A review with reference to methods of body habitus assessment.

Browse dictionary entries near habitus

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