habitualness
|ha-bit-u-al-ness|
C1
/həˈbɪtʃuəlnəs/
(habitual)
done regularly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'habitual' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'habitualis,' where 'habitus' meant 'condition or state.'
Historical Evolution
'habitualis' transformed into the Old French word 'habituel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'habitual' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to habit,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being habitual; the tendency to do something regularly or repeatedly.
His habitualness in arriving late was starting to annoy his colleagues.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 16:22