Etymology:
Meaning:
"Habitual" refers to something that is customary, frequent, or habitual; something that is done or occurs as a matter of habit.
Origin:
The word "habitual" originated in the Latin language, where it was formed by adding the suffix "-alis" (meaning "pertaining to") to the noun "habitus" (which means "habit").
In ancient Rome, the word "habitus" referred to a person's external appearance, mannerisms, and general way of life. It later took on a more specific meaning of a distinctive or customary way of acting or behaving.
The suffix "-alis" transforms nouns into adjectives, indicating that something pertains to or relates to that noun. In this case, "-alis" indicates that "habitual" pertains to or relates to "habit."
Therefore, the combination of "habitus" and "-alis" gives us the word "habitual," which describes something that is characteristic of or related to habitual behavior.
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