habitual
adjective
ha·bit·u·al
hə-ˈbi-ch(ə-)wəl 
ha-,
-ˈbi-chəl
1
2
: regularly or repeatedly doing, practicing, or acting in some manner : doing something by force of habit
habitual drunkards
a habitual liar
3
: resorted to on a regular basis
our habitual diet
4
: inherent in an individual
habitual grace
habitually
adverb
habitualness
noun
Examples of habitual in a Sentence
He was fired for his habitual lateness.
They went for their habitual evening walk.
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New flexible behaviors must become habitual for leaders.
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
As a habitual offender with at least four prior convictions, Reed faced 10 years to life on the charges.
—John Lynch, arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The habitual offender bill allows prosecutors to seek longer sentences for repeat offenders who have previously been convicted of eligible crimes.
—Peter D'abrosca, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Criminal defendants can be tagged as habitual offenders after a fourth felony charge, according to Louisiana law, and could face longer prison sentences.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
As a habitual offender with at least four prior convictions, Reed faced 10 years to life on the charges.
—John Lynch, arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The habitual offender bill allows prosecutors to seek longer sentences for repeat offenders who have previously been convicted of eligible crimes.
—Peter D'abrosca, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Criminal defendants can be tagged as habitual offenders after a fourth felony charge, according to Louisiana law, and could face longer prison sentences.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for habitual
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“Habitual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habitual. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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habitual
adjective
ha·bit·u·al
hə-ˈbich-(ə-)wəl
ha-
1
: being or done by habit
habitual tardiness
2
: doing or acting out of habit
habitual talkers
3
: done, followed, or used often or regularly
took our habitual path
habitually
adverb
-ē
habitualness
noun
Medical Definition
habitual
adjective
ha·bit·u·al
hə-ˈbich-(ə-)wəl, ha-, -ˈbich-əl
1
: having the nature of a habit : being in accordance with habit
habitual smoking
2
: doing, practicing, or acting in some manner by force of habit
habitual liars
Legal Definition
habitual
adjective
ha·bit·u·al
hə-ˈbi-chə-wəl
1
: practicing or acting in some manner by force of custom, habit, or addiction
a habitual drunkard
2
: being such a specified number of times or with designated regularity
habitual offenders
3
: involved in the practice of a person's usual behavior
her habitual residence
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