I. həˈbich(ə)wəl, -chəl adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin habitualis, from Latin habitus condition, habit + -alis -al — more at habit
1. : of the nature of a habit : according to habit : established by or repeated by force of habit : customary
habitual smoking
habitual courtesy
habitual morning walk
2. : doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit : customarily doing a certain thing
an habitual drunkard
habitual playgoer
his habitual position by the door
3. : used or involved in the practice of a habit : usual
habitual topic
4. : existing as a part of the inward constitution or habit : inherent in an individual
habitual faith
habitual grace
also : native , inborn
habitual tact
Synonyms: see usual
II. noun
( -s )
: an habitual offender ; especially : an habitual drunkard, criminal, or user of drugs : addict