Habitual
Example: Ele tem um hábito habitual de ler antes de dormir todas as noites.
Definition
"Habitual" describes something done regularly or repeatedly, often as a routine or custom. It refers to actions or behaviors that are typical and consistently performed, such as a habitual practice or habit someone follows daily.
Etymology
The word "habitual" comes from the Latin 'habitualis', which relates to 'habitus', meaning condition or custom. It evolved through Old French before entering English, carrying the sense of something customary or usual. Did you know? The root 'habit' originally referred to clothing, symbolizing something one 'wears' regularly, much like a repeated behavior.
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