Main Entry: ha·bit·u·al

Pronunciation: \hə-ˈbi-ch(ə-)wəl, ha-, -ˈbi-chəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1603

1 : having the nature of a habit : customary <habitual candor> <habitual behavior>
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>

synonyms see usual

— ha·bit·u·al·ly adverb

— ha·bit·u·al·ness noun