Ha*bit"ual (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. habituel, LL. habituals. 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 habiual 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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