HABITUALLY

habitually

(adverb) according to habit or custom; “her habitually severe expression”; “he habitually keeps his office door closed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

habitually (not comparable)

By habit; in a habitual manner.

Occurring regularly or usually.

Synonyms

• (by habit): ritually

• (occurring regularly or usually): customarily, usually; see also usually

Source: Wiktionary


HABITUAL

Ha*bit"ual, a. Etym: [Cf. F. habituel, LL. habituals. See Habit, n.]

1. Formed or acquired by habit or use. An habitual knowledge of certain rules and maxims. South.

2. According to habit; established by habit; customary; constant; as, the habiual practice of sin. It is the distinguishing mark of habitual piety to be grateful for the most common and ordinary blessings. Buckminster.

Syn.

– Customary; accustomed; usual; common; wonted; ordinary; regular; familiar.

– Ha*bit"u*al*ly, adv.

– Ha*bit"u*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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