habitude

noun

ˈha-bə-ˌtüd How to pronounce habitude (audio)
Definition of habitudenext
1
as in aptitude
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a lifelong habitude for talking too much

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2
as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing contrary to his long-established habitude, he forwent his morning constitutional in favor of a leisurely breakfast

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitude
  1. aptitude
  2. habit
  3. tendency
  4. ritual
  5. inclination
  6. practice
  7. devices
  8. trick
Noun
  • Even entering the simplest numbers therefore requires a lot of time and patience (as well as a certain aptitude for arithmetic).
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Duke then entered the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, where his aptitude for foreign languages was recognized with a prize.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • Experts share the habits and triggers to avoid, plus the remedies that could help alleviate a persistent hack following a respiratory infection.
    — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Deer also commonly abandon typical daytime habits and begin moving about in search of a mate, DEEP said.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of habit
Noun
  • Also exiled upstairs was Isabelle's mother, who had one foot in this world and one on the celestial plane, which resulted in a tendency to expose excess emotion and confide too much in strangers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Presidents and their advisers have always had to guard against confirmation bias, our tendency to interpret evidence in light of our pre-existing beliefs and to under-weigh or dismiss facts that point to the contrary.
    — Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Her playlist doubles as a spiritual cleansing ritual, with Jhené Aiko providing affirmations and SZA reminding her that enlightenment won’t protect you from situationships.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Slow beauty is the trend reshaping how younger shoppers buy skincare in 2026, swapping the 10-step routine for fewer products and more deliberate rituals.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of ritual
Noun
  • There may be no bias as prevalent in politics and rhetoric as recency bias, the inclination to give disproportionate emphasis to recent events and statements rather than historical overview and contemplation.
    — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Bipartisan cooperation is not likely to be the first inclination of either party.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of inclination
Noun
  • Out of practice and endurance, Dylan’s voice is fraying and weak.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • The highly customizable shapes enable applications ranging from drug delivery systems to energy storage devices.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That includes implementing basic but effective cybersecurity measures such as making sure devices are up to date, limiting administrator access to systems and backing up important files and data, the NCSC said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of devices
Noun
  • Even at the album’s more sedate tempos, gyrofield still delivers the manic intensity that marks their best work, building luscious tension with an arsenal of top-shelf production tricks.
    — Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Trader Joe’s focaccia, sliced and toasted, will do the trick, or their ciabatta, sliced into small squares.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of trick
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“Habitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitude. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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