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The definition of habit

11 Definitions of: habit

    1. noun, a tendency or disposition to act in a particular way
    2. noun, established custom, usual practice, etc
    3. noun, psychol a learned behavioural response that has become associated with a particular situation, esp one frequently repeated
    4. noun, mental disposition or attitude
    5. noun, a) a practice or substance to which a person is addicted b) the state of being dependent on something, esp a drug
    6. noun, botany zoology the method of growth, type of existence, behaviour, or general appearance of a plant or animal
    7. noun, the customary apparel of a particular occupation, rank, etc, now esp the costume of a nun or monk
    8. noun, Also called: riding habit a woman's riding dress
    9. noun, crystallog. short for crystal habit
    10. verb, to clothe
    11. verb, an archaic word for inhabit
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Synonyms: tradition, apparel, addiction, costume, mannerism, custom, way, practice, manner, characteristic And more...
 

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