Habituation

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˌhæb.ɪ.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of habituation

noun the state of being habituated

Example Sentences

A1 Habituation to daily exercise can improve overall health.

A2 The habituation of drinking coffee every morning can lead to dependence.

B1 The habituation to noisy environments made it easier for her to concentrate in busy offices.

B2 Long-term habituation to stress can have negative effects on mental health.

C1 The habituation of ignoring distractions allowed him to focus deeply on his work.

C2 The habituation of daily meditation has greatly improved her emotional well-being.

Examples of habituation in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to investigate the process of habituation in response to repeated stimuli.

informal After a while, you'll get used to the noise and it won't bother you anymore - it's just habituation.

slang I've been binge-watching so much TV lately, I think I've reached peak habituation levels.

figurative His habituation to stress allowed him to remain calm in even the most challenging situations.

Grammatical Forms of habituation

past tense

habituated

plural

habituation

comparative

more habituated

superlative

most habituated

present tense

habituate

future tense

will habituate

perfect tense

have habituated

continuous tense

habituating

singular

habituation

positive degree

habituated

infinitive

to habituate

gerund

habituating

participle

habituated

Origin and Evolution of habituation

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'habituation' originated from the Latin word 'habituationem', which comes from the verb 'habitare' meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'habituation' referred to the process of making something a habit or becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure. Over time, the word has evolved to also include the psychological concept of decreased responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure.