Accustoming

Pronunciation: /əˈkʌstəmɪŋ/

Definitions of accustoming

verb to make someone or something familiar with something through repeated exposure or practice

Example Sentences

A1 She is accustoming herself to the new office environment.

A2 I am slowly accustoming my taste buds to spicy food.

B1 The company is accustoming its employees to the new software system.

B2 Accustoming oneself to a new culture can be challenging but rewarding.

C1 The diplomat spent years accustoming himself to the customs and traditions of the foreign country.

C2 After years of traveling, she was accustoming herself to the nomadic lifestyle.

Examples of accustoming in a Sentence

formal Accustoming oneself to a new work environment can take time and effort.

informal I'm slowly accustoming to the new schedule at work.

slang She's finally getting the hang of accustoming to the fast-paced lifestyle.

figurative Accustoming your mind to positive thinking can lead to a happier life.

Grammatical Forms of accustoming

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

Origin and Evolution of accustoming

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'accustoming' originated from the Old French word 'acoustumer' which came from the Latin word 'consuetudin-' meaning 'habit or custom.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accustoming' has evolved to emphasize the process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure or practice.