English · Emotions & Feelings
habitual
/həˈbɪtʃ.u.əl/
[/həˈbɪtʃ.u.əl/]
done as a regular habit
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something habitual is done regularly and repeatedly, often automatically. Speakers explain how habitual behaviour shapes our lives.
Example
Habitual gratitude can lift your daily mood.
Habitual gratitude can lift your daily mood.
Etymology
From Latin 'habitualis', from 'habitus', meaning condition.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on habits, behaviour, and change.