habitual
UK: həˈbɪtʃuəl | US: həˈbɪtʃuəl
adj. done as a habit; regular or repeated
adj. by habit; customary
adj. (of a person) behaving in a fixed way due to habit
The word "habitual" stems from the Latin root habitus (condition, appearance, or custom), which evolved into Old French habit (clothing or behavior). The suffix -ual (from Latin -alis) forms adjectives meaning "relating to." Thus, "habitual" literally means "relating to a habit," reflecting behavior ingrained through repetition. The term retains its core idea of consistency, whether describing actions or traits.
She was a habitual early riser, waking at 5 AM daily.
His habitual tardiness annoyed his coworkers.
The café is a habitual meeting spot for artists.
Habitual exercise improves long-term health.
The judge noted the defendant’s habitual disregard for rules.