habit

hab·it

noun \ˈhab-ət\

Definition of HABIT

1

: bodily appearance or makeup especially as indicative of one's capacities and condition <a man of fleshy habit>

2

: a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior

3

a : a behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition or physiological exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance <the daily bowel habit> b : an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary <locked the door through force of habit> c : addiction <was forced to steal to support his drug habit>

4

: characteristic mode of growth or occurrence