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Habit [n.] - The usual condition or state of a person or thing, either natural or acquired, regarded as something had, possessed, and firmly retained; as, a religious habit; his habit is morose; elms have a spreading habit; esp., physical temperament or constitution; as, a full habit of body.Other Defenitions: Habit [n.] - The general appearance and manner of life of a living organism. Habit [n.] - Fixed or established custom; ordinary course of conduct; practice; usage; hence, prominently, the involuntary tendency or aptitude to perform certain actions which is acquired by their frequent repetition; as, habit is second nature; also, peculiar ways of acting; characteristic forms of behavior. Habit [n.] - Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit. Habit [n.] - To inhabit. Habit [n.] - To dress; to clothe; to array. Habit [n.] - To accustom; to habituate. [Obs.] Chapman.
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