Ha*bit"u*al (h&adot;*b&ibreve;t"&usl;*al; 135), a. [Cf. F. habituel,
LL. habitualis. See Habit, n.]
1. Formed or acquired by habit or use.
An
habitual knowledge of certain rules and
maxims.
South.
2. According to habit; established by habit; customary; constant; as, the habitual practice of sin.
It is the distinguishing mark of habitual piety to be grateful for the most common and ordinary blessings.
Buckminster. Syn. -- Customary; accustomed;
usual; common; wonted; ordinary; regular; familiar.
-- Ha*bit"u*al*ly,
adv. -- Ha*bit"u*al*ness, n.
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