accustomed
UK: əˈkʌstəmd | US: əˈkʌstəmd
adj. 1. familiar through frequent or long-term use; habitual.
adj. 2. adapted to a particular condition or environment.
accustomed = ac<to, toward> + custom<habit> + ed<adjective suffix>
- ac (prefix): From Latin ad- ("to, toward"), assimilated to ac- before c.
- custom (root): From Old French custume ("habit, practice"), derived from Latin consuetudo ("habit, usage").
- ed (suffix): Forms past participles or adjectives indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word "accustomed" traces back to the Latin consuetudo ("habit"), which evolved into Old French custume. The prefix ac- (a variant of ad-) was added to emphasize direction or adaptation, while -ed turned the noun into an adjective. The term originally described being "adapted to a habit" and later generalized to mean "familiar through repetition."
She was accustomed to waking up early for work.
The villagers are accustomed to harsh winters.
His eyes grew accustomed to the dim light.
Travelers must become accustomed to local customs.
The team is accustomed to high-pressure situations.