Accustomation

Pronunciation: /əˌkʌstəˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of accustomation

noun the act of accustoming or the state of being accustomed

Example Sentences

A1 Accustomation to new foods can take time for some people.

A2 Her accustomation to the cold weather was evident in how she bundled up in layers.

B1 Accustomation to a new work environment can be challenging at first.

B2 His accustomation to public speaking grew over time as he gained more experience.

C1 Years of accustomation to the local customs made her feel like a true native.

C2 The accustomation to living abroad for many years had completely transformed her worldview.

Examples of accustomation in a Sentence

formal Accustomation to new workplace protocols is important for seamless integration.

informal It takes some time for accustomation to the new neighborhood, but you'll love it here.

slang I'm still in the process of getting used to it, you know, the whole accustomation thing.

figurative Accustomation to change can be challenging, but it is necessary for personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of accustomation

• past tense: accustomed
• plural: accustomations
• comparative: more accustomed
• superlative: most accustomed
• present tense: accustoming
• future tense: will accustom
• perfect tense: have accustomed
• continuous tense: is accustoming
• singular: accustomation
• positive degree: accustomation
• infinitive: to accustom
• gerund: accustoming
• participle: accustoming

Origin and Evolution of accustomation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accustomation' originated from the Latin word 'accustomatio', which means the act of accustoming or habituating.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'accustomation' has evolved to refer to the process of becoming accustomed to something or someone, often through repeated exposure or practice.