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habit

/ˈhæbət/
Meanings
  • noun

    A regular practice or behavior that a person follows.

    - "She has the habit of brushing her teeth every morning."
    - "His habit of smoking is a health concern."
    - "Their habit of eating dinner together every night is a cherished tradition."
  • noun

    A distinctive feature or characteristic.

    - "The old car had many quirky habits."
    - "The habit of a camel is to store water in its humps."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhæbət/



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  2. /ˈhæbət/



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Synonyms

wont
Rhymes
Words rhyming with habit
abbit , bit , mit , nit , pit , sit , twit
Variants
List of all variants of habit that leads to same result
habit , habits , habited , habiting , habit-forming , force of habit , by force of habit , by/from force of habit , from force of habit , creature of habit , fall into , fallen into , falling into , falls into , fell into , fell into the habit
Etymology
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The word 'habit' comes from the Latin word 'habitus', which means 'condition' or 'disposition'. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Trivia
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  1. The average person forms about 25 new habits each year.

  2. Habits can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form, depending on the individual and the behavior.

  3. The word 'habit' is related to the word 'habitable', which means 'able to be lived in'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Ritual: A ritual is a series of actions or activities performed in a specific order for a particular purpose. A habit can be considered a type of ritual, as it is a regular behavior that is often performed without conscious thought.

  2. Addiction: A habit can become an addiction when it is a compulsive behavior that is difficult to stop, despite negative consequences. Addictions can be to substances, such as drugs or alcohol, or to behaviors, such as gambling or shopping.

Culture
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The term 'habit' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters and their behaviors. It is also used in various forms of expression, such as music and poetry, to convey a sense of routine or repetition.

How to Memorize "habit"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'habit' written out in different fonts and sizes.
    - Imagine a person engaging in a regular behavior, such as brushing their teeth or making their bed.
    - Create a mental image of the word 'habit' being associated with a positive or negative outcome.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'habit' with the image of a routine.
    - Create an association between the word 'habit' and the idea of a regular behavior that is difficult to break.
    - Think of a habit as a pattern of behavior that is repeated over and over again.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym HABIT to remember the definition: Habit is a regular behavior or practice.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'habit' to help remember its definition.
    - Use a rhyme or song to help remember the meaning of the word 'habit'.

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