Word: Habitual
Pronunciation
/ˈhæbɪtʃuəl/
Definitions
- Adjective: (of a behavior, activity, or pattern) Happening regularly or repeatedly, often without conscious thought; usual or customary.
Example sentence: Smoking had become a habitual part of his routine.
- Noun (less common): A person who has a habit, especially one that’s hard to break. Example sentence: He was known as a habitual smoker.
Phrases
- Habitual offender: A person who repeatedly commits crimes or breaks rules, often leading to stricter legal penalties.
- Habitual behavior: Behaviors that have become automatic or ingrained through frequent repetition.
- Habitual residence: The place where a person customarily lives, particularly in legal contexts regarding residency or custody rights.
Example Sentences
- Adjective: She had developed a habitual practice of reading before going to bed.
- Noun: The police arrested him because he was identified as a habitual thief.