habit
/ˈhæbət/ · hab·it
noun
- An action performed on a regular basis It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner.
- An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness By force of habit, he dressed for work even though it was holiday.
- A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits.
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Did you know? The word 'habit' has a fascinating connection to the concept of 'habits' in psychology, where it refers to automatic or conditioned responses to specific stimuli, highlighting the complex interplay between behavior, environment, and cognition.