habit
/hˈæbʌt/
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Definitions
Noun
an established custom; "it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening"
Noun
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
Noun
a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
Noun
the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal); "a shrub of spreading habit"
Noun
attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman''s attire)
Noun
excessive use of drugs
Verb
put a habit on
More General Terms
abuse
apparel
attire
clothe
custom
development
dress
enclothe
fit out
garb
garment
growing
growth
habilitate
maturation
misuse
ontogenesis
ontogeny
raiment
tog
tradition
usage
usance
More Specific Terms
alcohol abuse
alcoholic abuse
alcoholism abuse
cleanliness
frock
monastic habit
nun''s habit
ritual
second nature