— habitually , adv. — habitualness , n.
/heuh bich"ooh euhl/ , adj.
1. of the nature of a habit; fixed by or resulting from habit: habitual courtesy.
2. being such by habit: a habitual gossip.
3. commonly used, followed, observed, etc., as by a particular person; customary: She took her habitual place at the table.
[ 1520-30; habitualis relating to dress, condition, or habit, equiv. to L habitu ( s ) HABIT 1 + -alis -AL 1 ]
Syn. 2. confirmed, inveterate. 3. accustomed, regular. See usual .
Ant. 2. occasional. 3. unaccustomed.