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单词 habitually
释义

habitual

adjective

ha·​bit·​u·​al hə-ˈbi-ch(ə-)wəl How to pronounce habitual (audio)
ha-,
-ˈbi-chəl
1
: regularly or repeatedly doing or practicing something or acting in some manner : having the nature of a habit : customary
habitual candor
habitual behavior
habitual drug use
2
: regularly or repeatedly doing, practicing, or acting in some manner : doing something by force of habit
habitual drunkards
a habitual liar
3
: resorted to on a regular basis
our habitual diet
4
: inherent in an individual
habitual grace
habitually adverb
habitualness noun

Synonyms

  • bred-in-the-bone
  • chronic
  • confirmed
  • dyed-in-the-wool
  • inveterate
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Example Sentences

He was fired for his habitual lateness. They went for their habitual evening walk.
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Word History

Etymology

see habit entry 1

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

habitual

adjective

ha·​bit·​u·​al hə-ˈbi-chə-wəl How to pronounce habitual (audio)
1
: occurring regularly or repeatedly : being or done by habit
habitual kindness
2
: doing or acting by force of habit
habitual liars
3
: regular sense 1
Salad is my habitual lunch.

Medical Definition

habitual

adjective

ha·​bit·​u·​al hə-ˈbich-(ə-)wəl, ha-, -ˈbich-əl How to pronounce habitual (audio)
1
: having the nature of a habit : being in accordance with habit
habitual smoking
2
: doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit
habitual liars

Legal Definition

habitual

adjective

ha·​bit·​u·​al hə-ˈbi-chə-wəl How to pronounce habitual (audio)
1
: practicing or acting in some manner by force of custom, habit, or addiction
a habitual drunkard
2
: being such a specified number of times or with designated regularity
habitual offenders
3
: involved in the practice of a person's usual behavior
her habitual residence

habitually

adverb

as in continuously
in a frequent or repeated manner He gambles habitually, much to the concern of his family. a jumpy dog that habitually barks at anything that makes a sound

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • continuously
  • always
  • routinely
  • constantly
  • continually
  • regularly
  • frequently
  • often
  • commonly
  • consistently
  • ordinarily
  • repeatedly
  • usually
  • normally
  • perpetually
  • unremittingly
  • unceasingly
  • steadily
  • invariably
  • uninterruptedly
  • oft
  • typically
  • oftentimes
  • generally
  • periodically
  • intermittently
  • recurrently
  • ofttimes
  • continuingly
  • hourly
  • dependably
  • incessantly
  • again and again
  • unfailingly
  • forever
  • much
  • night and day
  • over and over
  • ever
  • ay
  • aye

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • occasionally
  • sometimes
  • irregularly
  • intermittently
  • sporadically
  • erratically
  • seldom
  • rarely
  • episodically
  • infrequently
  • inconsistently
  • never
  • variably
  • once
  • little
  • now and then
  • ne'er
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