habitude

/'hæbitju:d/

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Word: Habitude

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Habitude means a habitual mode of behavior or a way of doing things that has become a habit over time. It describes how someone usually acts or behaves in certain situations.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "habitude" when you want to talk about someone’s regular behavior or habits.
• It is often used in a more formal or literary context.

Examples:

1. "His habitude of arriving late to meetings frustrated his colleagues."
2. "She has a habitude of reading before bed every night."

Advanced Usage:

• You might find "habitude" used in discussions about psychology or philosophy when talking about patterns of behavior or lifestyle choices.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "habitude," but related words include "habit" (a regular practice) and "habituation" (the process of becoming accustomed to something).

Different Meanings:

• In general usage, "habitude" primarily refers to behavior patterns. There are no significant alternate meanings, but it is related to concepts of habits and routines.

Synonyms:

• Habit
• Custom
• Practice
• Routine
• Behavior

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "habitude," you can use common phrases that relate to habits, such as: - "Get into the habit of..." (meaning to start doing something regularly) - "Break a habit" (meaning to stop doing something that you regularly do)

Summary:

"Habitude" is a noun that refers to a person's usual way of behaving or their habitual actions.

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Noun

1. habitual mode of behavior