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Dictionary Entry - Habituate

Habituate

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

IPA: /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/, /həˈbɪtjuˌeɪt/

Definitions

  1. To make someone or something accustomed to a particular condition or environment.
  2. To cause a person or animal to become familiar with and accept something as normal.

Usage Examples

  • "Over time, soldiers habituate themselves to the sounds of battle."
  • "Children habituate to new school routines surprisingly fast."
  • "Wild animals can habituate to human presence in urban areas."

Etymology

Derived from Latin habituare ("to accustom"), from habitus (habit, condition), which originates from habere (to have, to hold).

Synonyms

  • Accustom
  • Adapt
  • Condition
  • Acclimate
  • Adjust

Antonyms

  • Unsettle
  • Disorient
  • Disrupt
  • Unaccustom

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishHabituaraβiˈtwar
FrenchHabituerabitɥe
GermanGewöhnenɡəˈvøːnən
RussianПривыкатьprʲɪvɨˈkatʲ
Chinese (Mandarin)习惯xíguàn
Hindiआदत डालनाādat ḍālnā
Tamilபழக்கமடையpaḻakkamaṭaiya
Teluguఅలవాటు చేయడంalavāṭu cēyaḍaṁ
Bengaliঅভ্যস্ত করাobhʰyasto kôra
Marathiसवय लावणेsavay lāvaṇe
Kannadaಹಬ್ಬಿಸುhabbisu
Gujaratiઆદત પાડવીādat pāḍavī
Urduعادت ڈالناādat ḍālnā
Punjabiਆਦਤ ਪਵਾਉਣਾādat pavāuṇā

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In American English, "habituate" is pronounced as /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/, while in British English, it is often pronounced as /həˈbɪtjuˌeɪt/ with a more pronounced "y" sound.

Historical Usage

The word "habituate" has been used since the 16th century in discussions about training, conditioning, and adaptation, particularly in psychological and behavioral contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In psychology, "habituate" refers to the process by which organisms stop responding to repetitive stimuli. In social contexts, it can indicate how individuals or groups adjust to new customs or environments.

More Information

The concept of habituation is critical in neuroscience, education, and social adaptation. Studies show that repeated exposure to a stimulus can lead to reduced sensitivity, a principle applied in various fields such as advertising, behavioral therapy, and animal training.

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