adj.
Pronunciation: h ə - ' bi-ch( ə -)w ə l, ha-, - ' bi-ch ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1603
1 : having the nature of a habit : CUSTOMARY < habitual candor> < habitual behavior>
2 : doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit < habitual drunkards>
3 : resorted to on a regular basis <our habitual diet>
4 : inherent in an individual < habitual grace>
synonyms see USUAL
– ha · bit · u · al · ly adverb
– ha · bit · u · al · ness noun