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Meaning of habitual

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

habitual

Pronunciation:/-tjʊ-//həˈbɪ.tʃ(w)əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who does something habitually, such as a serial criminal offender.

  2. (grammar) A construction representing something done habitually.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to a habit; established as a habit; performed over and over again; recurrent, recurring.

    Example: Her habitual lying was the reason for my mistrust.

  2. Regular or usual.

    Example: Professor Franklein took his habitual seat at the conference table.

    Synonyms:accustomedcustomary
  3. Of a person or thing: engaging in some behaviour as a habit or regularly.

    Example: He’s a habitual chain-smoker.

  4. (grammar) Pertaining to an action performed customarily, ordinarily, or usually.

    Synonyms:consuetudinal