Habitual
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Habitual ( adjective )
- Done as a usual or regular practice; customarily done.
- Characteristic of a particular person, group, or activity; typical.
Origin:
From the latin habitus, meaning "having a certain habit or disposition".
Examples:
- He was a habitual smoker, lighting up at least one cigarette every hour.
- She had a habitual tendency to procrastinate, often leaving projects until the last minute.
- His habitual lateness was a source of constant frustration for his colleagues.
- The company's habitual focus on short-term profits had led to neglect of long-term sustainability.
- The player's habitual use of performance-enhancing drugs was finally discovered by the team.
(As a noun)
Habitual ( noun )
- Done as a usual or regular practice; customarily done.
- Characteristic of a particular person, group, or activity; typical.
Origin:
From the latin habitus, meaning "having a certain habit or disposition".
Examples:
- He was a habitual smoker, lighting up at least one cigarette every hour.
- She had a habitual tendency to procrastinate, often leaving projects until the last minute.
- His habitual lateness was a source of constant frustration for his colleagues.
- The company's habitual focus on short-term profits had led to neglect of long-term sustainability.
- The player's habitual use of performance-enhancing drugs was finally discovered by the team.