Habituated

usgb/həˈbɪtʃueɪtɪd/
adjective

Used to or familiar with something because of constant repetition.

He's habituated to loud noises, as he lives near an airport.
Visual representation of "habituated" - Used to or familiar with something because of constant repetition

Often appears as...

  • habituated to
  • become habituated
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Frequency Matters

The adjective 'habituated' implies a process that occurs over time with repeated exposure.

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She is habituated to finishing her homework before dinner.
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Emotional Neutrality

'Habituated' doesn't carry strong emotions; it’s a factual observation of routine behavior.

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Despite the cold weather, he was habituated to morning jogs.
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Contextual Clues

Use 'habituated' to show how context, like a particular environment, shapes one's habits.

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Farmers in this region have habituated to early harvests due to the climate.
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