Word Meaning

habit definition and meaning

n. The usual condition or state of a person or thing, either natural or acquired, regarded as something had, possessed, and firmly retained; as, a religious habit; his habit is morose; elms have a spreading habit; esp., physical temperament or constitution; as, a full habit of body.
n. The general appearance and manner of life of a living organism.
n. Fixed or established custom; ordinary course of conduct; practice; usage; hence, prominently, the involuntary tendency or aptitude to perform certain actions which is acquired by their frequent repetition; as, habit is second nature; also, peculiar ways of acting; characteristic forms of behavior.
n. Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit.
n. To inhabit.
n. To dress; to clothe; to array.
n. To accustom; to habituate. [Obs.] Chapman.

Crossword clues for habit

- Addiction
- Custom
- Custom designed outfit for sister
- Customary practice
- I get into bath clumsily in practice
- In a gown
- Lifetime practice
- Monk’s garb
- Nun's costume
- Nun’s costume
- Nun’s outfit
- Practice
- Regular tendency or practice
- treadmill
- Usual action
- Vice, bad ...
- What an equestrian assumes to be routine