habituation

The word “habituation” has 5 syllables: hab-it-u-a-tion.

It's pronounced as /həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/.


What is synonym and antonym for habituation?

In the thesaurus, “habituation” has 4 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for habituation along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for habituation

  • frequency
  • reiteration
  • repetition
  • tolerance

Meanings of habituation

  • noun
    1. The act of habituating, or accustoming; the state of being habituated.
    2. The process of becoming accustomed to an internal or external stimulus, such as a noxious smell or loud noise.

Example Sentences

  • The repeated exposure to the soothing music led to a state of deep habituation.
  • The gradual habituation to the constant noise in the city made it feel like home.
  • The researcher observed the animal's behavior during the process of habituation to the unfamiliar surroundings.
  • Classroom disruptions decreased as a result of the students' habituation to the new seating arrangement.
  • The therapy sessions focused on gradual habituation to confront and overcome specific fears.

On this page you'll find 4 synonyms or another words to habituation, such as: frequency, reiteration, repetition, tolerance.

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