Ha‐bit″u‐al (hȧ‐bĭt″ū̍‐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.