habitude

noun

ˈha-bə-ˌtüd How to pronounce habitude (audio)
Definition of habitudenext
1
as in aptitude
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a lifelong habitude for talking too much

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2
as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing contrary to his long-established habitude, he forwent his morning constitutional in favor of a leisurely breakfast

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitude
  1. aptitude
  2. habit
  3. tendency
  4. ritual
  5. inclination
  6. practice
  7. devices
  8. trick
Noun
  • Eight dining venues showcase the hotel’s culinary aptitude.
    Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Learning is divided into grades and separated by age and aptitude.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • However, experts agreed starting a new medication could be a good time to re-evaluate your drinking habits, especially since scaling back will likely be beneficial for your health.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Briefings had been led not by the commissioner, but by lower-level executives, many of whom had made a habit of expressing hostility toward reporters and critics as the department was caught up in the swirl of corruption investigations that has engulfed the Adams administration.
    Maria Cramer, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of habit
Noun
  • Over his years on Days, Clyde committed murder, rape, and blackmail, displayed both homophobic and misogynistic tendencies, was thrown in and busted out of prison, and ran a drug ring.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The High Performer's Dilemma: A Focus on Gaps High achievers, particularly perfectionists, thrive on results and continuous improvement, which can lead to a tendency to dwell too long on shortcomings.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Members of their family joined throughout for songs, readings, and a special unity ritual.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The Fairmont Spa combines traditional hammam rituals with modern treatments, while the private beach stretch offers water sports and beachfront relaxation.
    Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ritual
Noun
  • Credit card rewards function as a tax on those without credit cards and those with credit cards but without the ability or inclination to keep up with the panoply of options.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Hegseth himself has not shown any inclination toward a withdrawal.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of inclination
Noun
  • His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.
    William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Her practice serves about 160 patients between the ages of 2 and 19 across five centers, and many have Medicaid coverage.
    Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of practice
Noun
  • Consider a digital detox, like unplugging from devices for an hour each evening.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Microsoft has confirmed a zero-day security vulnerability that can open up Windows devices to full system compromise is under active exploitation.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of devices
Noun
  • The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
  • As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of trick
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