noun
habituation
Habituation (noun) means the process of becoming used to something, or the state of already being used to it.
noun
1
The process of becoming used to something, or the state of already being used to it.
"It is easy to be satisfied if you get out of things what inheres in them, but you must look closely, take nothing for granted, let nothing become routine. You must fight against the cocoon of habituation which covers everything."
— Donald Barthelme, Daumier (1972)
2
(psychology) The way a person or animal gradually stops reacting to something, such as a bad smell or a loud sound, after repeated exposure.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English habituacioun, from Medieval Latin habituātio.
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Rhymes for habituation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of habituation?
"habituation" (noun) means the process of becoming used to something, or the state of already being used to it.
What is another word for habituation?
Other words for "habituation" include dependance, dependence, dependency, addiction.
What are the different meanings of habituation?
"habituation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of becoming used to something, or the state of already being used to it; 2. (psychology) The way a person or animal gradually stops reacting to something, such as a bad smell or a loud sound, after repeated exposure.
