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
  • However, the Jets feel that Klubnik has good mental processing and the aptitude for explosive plays downfield.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Many of its rites can be performed by anyone, but there have often been individuals with a special aptitude for and knowledge of these practices.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • Peacock ginger has attractive foliage and similar growth habits to hostas.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Many everyday lawn care habits can unintentionally harm your grass.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of habit
Noun
  • Green Lantern stories can have a tendency to lean too far into the sc-fi angle, which can alienate a lot of non-hardcore fans.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Maynard also commends the company for its presentation of the result, in light of AI’s tendency to copy humans’ mathematical results and present them as its own ideas.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Pilgrims walk between temples, rest in historic ryokan and keep to contemplative daily rituals that discourage mass, high-speed tourism.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In his shop, Pizarro Santana supplies the items needed to practice traditional rituals.
    — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ritual
Noun
  • The ultimate challenge is winning backing from rural states and from Republicans with little inclination to lift a finger for left-leaning Hollywood.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While your first inclination might be to use a face or body scrub, dermatologists recommend a gentle moisturizer packed with rich emollients and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclination
Noun
  • Some of the loudest opposing voices are creatives, who see the products being created by AI companies as something threatening to their own practice and to the world at-large.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Eagles prioritize health (and keeping their scheme close to the vest) in games and have placed a greater emphasis on joint practices.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • Apple's AirTag is among the popular devices that help people find their keys or other items.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • On July 28, the nearby city of Stoughton also voted to cancel its own Flock contract, paying a $12,500 early buyout fee after intense local opposition to the devices.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of devices
Noun
  • Kluivert notched a hat-trick in the 10-1 thrashing of Italy’s Genoa, with Scott, Unal (two goals each) and David Brooks scoring too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The trick is to hold the can 8 to 10 inches away, and spray in short bursts.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of trick
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“Habitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitude. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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