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habits

/ˈhæbɪts/

NOUN

1. Actions performed regularly

Behaviors or activities that a person repeatedly performs as part of their usual routine or way of life.

1.1. Regular routines and repeated practices

Refers to actions or activities performed regularly, often becoming an established part of someone's daily or professional routine.

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  • In the morning, she practiced healthy habits like stretching and meditation.
  • Long-term success often stems from cultivating positive work habits.
  • The artist's creative habits included sketching daily and exploring new techniques.
  • Small, consistent actions can lead to the formation of positive lifestyle habits over time.

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1.2. Characteristic ways of behaving

Refers to customary patterns of conduct, manners, or behavior that distinguish how a person or group typically acts.

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  • Breaking bad habits requires conscious effort and commitment to change.
  • The new employees quickly learned the company's professional habits and conventions.

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1.3. Personal tendencies and distinctive mannerisms

Refers to recurring personal inclinations, peculiar behaviors, or characteristic ways of doing things.

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  • Her unusual habits made her easily recognizable among her colleagues.
  • One of his habits was to organize every document before beginning a new project.

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NOUN

2. Addictions or compulsive dependencies

Repeated patterns of substance use or behavior that develop into strong physical or psychological dependence.

2.1. Substance dependence and addictive behavior

Refers to recurring patterns of substance consumption or compulsive behavior associated with addiction and dependence.

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  • addictions
  • dependences
  • dependencies
  • alcoholisms
  • heroinisms
  • morphinisms

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  • cessation

Examples

  • Some harmful habits can develop into serious addictions that require professional treatment.
  • The recovery program helped participants overcome destructive habits and dependencies.

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  • cravings
  • withdrawal
  • tolerance
  • substance abuse
  • compulsion
  • recovery
  • rehabilitation

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3. Distinctive clothing or attire

A particular style of clothing or outfit, especially a distinctive garment worn by members of a religious order or for a specific activity.

3.1. Religious garments and uniforms

Refers to distinctive clothing worn by monks, nuns, or members of a particular religious or professional group.

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  • The monks wore their traditional habits during the religious ceremony.
  • The different religious habits identified members of the various orders.

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3.2. General appearance and style of dress

Refers to someone's outward appearance as expressed through clothing, attire, or the way garments are worn.

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  • The historical portraits revealed the elaborate habits worn by members of the royal court.
  • The performers changed their habits before appearing on stage.

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NOUN

4. Characteristic form or appearance of plants and crystals

The characteristic shape, growth pattern, or general physical form displayed by a variety or species of plant or crystal.

4.1. Botanical and mineral growth forms

Refers to the recognizable growth structure or physical appearance of plants, crystals, or other natural specimens.

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  • forms
  • shapes
  • structures
  • builds

Examples

  • The botanist compared the growth habits of several plant varieties.
  • The mineral specimens displayed different crystal habits depending on their formation conditions.

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  • growth pattern
  • morphology
  • plant structure
  • crystal structure
  • physique
  • anatomy