habituative

1 of 2

adjective

ha·​bit·​u·​a·​tive

of a grammatical form

: expressing habitual action or condition compare incipiative

habituative

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: an habituative form

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

habituate entry 2 + -ive

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