Habitude

/ˈhæbɪtjuːd/ noun

Definition

A habitual or customary manner of behavior; a usual way of acting or habit.

Etymology

From French habitude, from Latin habitudinem, meaning habit, condition, or bearing. Originally referred to one's bodily posture or bearing, evolving to mean habitual behavior.

Kelly Says

Habitude is that word that captures the 'body language' of personality—if habit is what you do, habitude is how you always do it, like how your friend always laughs the same way or walks with a distinctive style.

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