habitudes

noun

Definition of habitudesnext
plural of habitude
1
as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a lifelong habitude for talking too much

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2
as in habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing contrary to his long-established habitude, he forwent his morning constitutional in favor of a leisurely breakfast

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  1. tendencies
  2. inclinations
  3. affections
Noun
  • But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.
    Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Ball-stoppers rarely align with the principles of winning basketball, and Randle’s tendencies are as entrenched as ever.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Bottega Veneta became a mainstay in the global fashion industry due to the designer’s creative inclinations and his striking campaigns.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • Because neither makes sense to him, considering Lord John’s affections toward men.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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