習慣 - 定義、意味と同義語

Habit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ IPA guide Other forms: habits; habited; habiting Any action that you perform regularly as part of your routine can be called a habit . Flossing your teeth would be considered a good habit . Sucking your thumb would be considered a bad habit , especially as an adult. On New Year's people always vow to break their bad habits, but bad habits die hard. The noun habit can also refer to an established custom — like the habit of breaking bread with your family every holiday. On a completely different note, clothing that is worn for horseback riding, or by a nun or monk, can also be called a habit. All good nuns should be in the habit of washing their habits. Definitions of habit noun an established custom “it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening” synonyms: wont see more see less type of: custom , tradition a specific practice of long standing noun the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal) “a shrub of spreading habit ” see more see less type of: development , growing , growth , maturation , ontogenesis , ontogeny (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level noun excessive use of drugs synonyms: drug abuse , substance abuse see more see less types: alcohol abuse , alcoholic abuse , alcoholism abuse excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks type of: abuse , misuse improper or excessive use noun (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition “owls have nocturnal habits ” “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair” synonyms: use see more see less types: ritual stereotyped behavior second nature acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate cleanliness the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections type of: custom , usage , usance accepted or habitual practice noun a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order see more see less types: frock a habit worn by clerics monastic habit a long loose habit worn by monks in a monastery nun's habit a long loose habit worn by nuns in a convent type of: attire , dress , garb clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion noun attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire) synonyms: riding habit see more see less type of: attire , dress , garb clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion verb put a habit on see more see less type of: apparel , clothe , dress , enclothe , fit out , garb , garment , habilitate , raiment , tog provide with clothes or put clothes on Pronunciation US /ˈhæbət/ UK /ˈhæbɪt/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘habit' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing habit The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo Xiomara hides her poetry from her religious family, but when she joins a slam poetry club, she must decide whether or not she's ready for her voice to be heard. Learn these words from the acclaimed novel-in-verse by slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo. "The Sporting Spirit" by George Orwell (1945) Queen of the Sea Dylan Meconis Margaret is an orphan who was raised by nuns on an isolated island. When Eleanor, the exiled Queen of Albion, is imprisoned on the island, Margaret learns secrets about her past and becomes involved in a daring plot to save the queen. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started