HABITUATION


Meaning of HABITUATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ bi-ch ə - ' w ā -sh ə n, -chü- ' ā -

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : the process of habituating : the state of being habituated

2 a : tolerance to the effects of a drug acquired through continued use b : psychological dependence on a drug after a period of use ― compare ADDICTION

3 : decrease in responsiveness upon repeated exposure to a stimulus

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