Ha*bit"u*al (hȧ*bĭt"?*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.