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habitual

/həˈbɪtʃ.u.əl/
ha · bit · u · al
Adverb:habitually
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habitual Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Done, practiced, or occurring constantly or regularly as a settled habit; customary or routine.

Example

"Taking an early morning walk along the river became part of her habitual routine."

2

Doing or practicing a specified action constantly or compulsively as an ingrained behavior (used before a noun, often with negative connotations).

Example

"The judge imposed a stricter sentence because the defendant was a habitual offender."

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• Rhymes for habitual

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habitat
habitation
habited
habitual
habitually
habituate
habu

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Medieval Latin habitualis, derived from Latin habitus ('condition, appearance, or settled practice'), from the verb habere ('to have or hold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Habitual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/habitual
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