həˈbiləˌtāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin habilitatus, past participle of habilitare, from Latin habilitas aptness, ability — more at ability
transitive verb
1. archaic : qualify , entitle
2. : to fit out (as a mine) : equip for working
3. : clothe , dress
intransitive verb
: to qualify oneself (as for teaching in a university)
had just habilitated as a privatdocent in the theological faculty — Jack Finegan