v. ha·bit·u·at·ed, ha·bit·u·at·ing, ha·bit·u·ates v.tr. To accustom by frequent repetition or prolonged exposure. v.intr. 1. To cause physiological or psychological habituation, as to a drug. 2. Psychology To experience habituation. [From Middle English, accustomed, from Late Latin habituātus, past participle of habituārī, to be in a condition, from Latin habitus, condition, habit; see HABIT.] |
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