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/ˈhæbɪts/ · hab·its
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 a holiday.
- A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns. It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits.
verb
- To clothe. The tailor habit the actors in period costumes for the play.
- To inhabit. The spirit is said to habit the ancient oak tree.
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Did you know? The monastic 'habit' shares its Latin root with the word for a regular practice, because the distinctive clothing signified the monk’s way of life.