ˈhabəˌtüd, -ə.ˌtyüd noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English abitude, from Middle French habitude, from Latin habitudo, from habitus, past participle of habēre to have, hold — more at give
1.
a. archaic : native or essential character : normal constitution
b. obsolete : relation , respect
2. obsolete : habitual association : familiarity
3.
a. : habitual disposition or mode of behavior or procedure
the sense of fitness and proportion that comes with years of habitude in the practice of an art — B.N.Cardozo
b. : habit , custom
congressional investigation … has acquired the sanction of habitude — R.H.Rovere
Synonyms: see habit