Definition of "habit" in Englisch

noun

1. An action performed on a regular basis.

   • It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner.

2. An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.

   • By force of habit, he dressed for work even though it was holiday.

3. An addiction.

   • kick the habit
   • He has a 10-cigar habit.

verb

1. (transitive) To clothe.

2. (transitive, archaic) To inhabit.

noun

1. A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.

   • It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits.

2. A piece of clothing worn for a specific activity; a uniform.

   • The new riding habits of the team looked smashing!

3. (archaic) Outward appearance; attire; dress.

4. (botany, mineralogy) Form of growth or general appearance and structure of a plant or crystal.