Habituates

/həˈbɪtʃueɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of habituate; causes someone to become accustomed through repeated exposure.

Etymology

From habituate (Latin habituatus), with -s suffix indicating third person singular present tense.

Kelly Says

Every time a situation habituates you—whether it's a new school or a scary sound—your brain is performing a kind of learning that's absolutely essential for living in complex environments without constant fear.

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