noun
habitus
Habitus (noun) means Habitude; mode of life; bearing.
noun
1
Habitude; mode of life; bearing.
2
General appearance.
3
the general shape and appearance of the body, usually with reference to weight, adipose distribution, posture, and gait; most often called by the collocation body habitus.
4
The lifestyle, values, dispositions and expectations of particular social groups that are acquired through the activities and experiences of everyday life.
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Etymology
From Latin habitus (“habit”), from habeō (“have; maintain”). The plural habiti is a misconstruction, as the Latin plural is in fact habitūs. habiti may have been influenced by Latin habitī, the plural of the participle habitus; however, it is not the etymon of the English term.
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What is the meaning of habitus?
"habitus" (noun) means habitude; mode of life; bearing.
What are the different meanings of habitus?
"habitus" has 3 main meanings: 1. Habitude; mode of life; bearing; 2. General appearance; 3. the general shape and appearance of the body, usually with reference to weight, adipose distribution, posture, and gait; most often called by the collocation body habitus.