The usual
condition or state of a person or thing, either natural or acquired,
regarded as something had, possessed, and firmly retained; as, a
religious habit; his habit is morose; elms have a
spreading habit; esp., physical temperament or constitution;
as, a full habit of body.
The general appearance and
manner of life of a living organism.
Fixed or established custom; ordinary
course of conduct; practice; usage; hence, prominently, the
involuntary tendency or aptitude to perform certain actions which is
acquired by their frequent repetition; as, habit is second
nature; also, peculiar ways of acting; characteristic forms of
behavior.
Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence,
a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies;
as, a riding habit.
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