Dishabituating

/ˌdɪshəˈbɪtʃueɪtɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

In the process of causing dishabituation; currently losing a habitual response.

Etymology

Present participle of 'dishabituate,' formed by adding '-ing'. Functions as both a verb form and an adjective.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form is special in English—'dishabituating' works as a verb ('we are dishabituating the reflex'), an adjective ('a dishabituating stimulus'), and a noun ('dishabituating takes practice'), showing English's flexibility.

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