habit

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a strong need to keep doing something, usually something harmful like smoking.

n. an addictive dependency on a substance or activity.

Español:hábito

“It took him several months to finally kick his smoking habit.”

“The clinic provides comprehensive support for individuals struggling to break a long-term drug habit through both therapy and medication.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion

n. the long, traditional clothing worn by monks or nuns.

n. the distinctive costume or vestment of a particular religious order.

Español:hábito

“The nun wore a traditional black habit and a white veil.”

“The museum's textile collection includes a sixteenth-century Franciscan habit, remarkably preserved despite the fragility of the coarse woollen fabric.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. the natural way that a plant or crystal grows and takes shape.

n. the characteristic mode of growth or general appearance of a plant or mineral.

“This specific type of ivy has a climbing habit that covers walls quickly.”

“When selecting trees for urban spaces, architects must consider the mature growth habit to ensure the canopy does not interfere with overhead power lines.”