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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Habitual \Ha*bit"ual\ (h[.a]*b[i^]t"[-u]*al; 135), a. [Cf. F.
habituel, LL. habitualis. See {Habit}, n.]
1. Formed or acquired by habit or use.
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An habitual knowledge of certain rules and maxims.
--South.
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2. According to habit; established by habit; customary;
constant; as, the habitual practice of sin.
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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.
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