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habit

/ˈhæbət/
noun
  1. An action performed on a regular basis.

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

    Similar: wont

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

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

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

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

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