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ha·bit·u·al
I. \həˈbich(ə)wəl, -chəl\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin habitualis, from Latin habitus condition, habit + -alis -al — more at habit
1. : of the nature of a habit : according to habit : established by or repeated by force of habit : customary
< habitual smoking >
< habitual courtesy >
< habitual morning walk >
2. : doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit : customarily doing a certain thing
< an habitual drunkard >
< habitual playgoer >
< his habitual position by the door >
3. : used or involved in the practice of a habit : usual
< habitual topic >
4. : existing as a part of the inward constitution or habit : inherent in an individual
< habitual faith >
< habitual grace >
also : native, inborn
< habitual tact >
Synonyms: see usual
II. noun
(-s)
: an habitual offender; especially : an habitual drunkard, criminal, or user of drugs : addict |