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Vocabulary Entry
habituation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of becoming accustomed to something.
Example Sentences
"After weeks of training, the athlete experienced habituation to the rigorous workout regimen."
"The theory of habituation explains why certain stimuli become less noticeable over time."
"Children often show habituation to new toys after just a few days of playing with them."
V
verb
To make or become habituated; to acclimate.
Example Sentences
"Animals can habituate to their environment in order to survive."
"The researchers aimed to habituate the subjects to the testing conditions."
"It takes time to habituate to the noise level of a busy city."