habitual
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adjective \hə-ˈbi-ch(ə-)wəl, ha-, -ˈbi-chəl\Definition of HABITUAL
2
: doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit <habitual drunkards>
3
: resorted to on a regular basis <our habitual diet>
4
: inherent in an individual <habitual grace>
— ha·bit·u·al·ly adverb
— ha·bit·u·al·ness noun
See Examples of HABITUAL
- He was fired for his habitual lateness.
- They went for their habitual evening walk.
First Known Use of HABITUAL
1603
Related to HABITUAL
- Synonyms
- bred-in-the-bone, chronic, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate
- Antonyms
- inconstant, infrequent, irregular
See Synonym Discussion at usual
ha·bit·u·al
adjective \hə-ˈbich-(ə-)wəl, ha-, -ˈbich-əl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HABITUAL
1
: having the nature of a habit : being in accordance with habit <habitual smoking>
2
: doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit <habitual liars>
—ha·bit·u·al·ly \-ē\ adverb
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