habitudes

noun

Definition of habitudesnext
plural of habitude
1
as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a lifelong habitude for talking too much

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2
as in habits
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 habitudes
  1. tendencies
  2. inclinations
  3. affections
Noun
  • Those baserunning tendencies changed during his final season in Milwaukee.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Understanding these tendencies can help leaders design interactions that encourage equal participation.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Knowing someone’s talents and inclinations allows everyone to enjoy the holidays more fully.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • That would be the shifting affections between two young witches.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Have faith in their affections!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of affections
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