Ha*bit"u*al*ness

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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