habituation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhæbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure, leading to a diminished response.

Examples

• The habituation to the constant city noise made it difficult for him to sleep in the quiet countryside.

• Researchers studied the habituation of sea turtles to the presence of divers.

• Through habituation, the once-startling alarm became just another background sound.

How to Use habituation

habituation to (prepositional phrase)

The process of becoming accustomed to a specific thing. — "The habituation to the cold water made swimming enjoyable."

Synonyms of habituation

Words with a similar meaning to habituation:

• familiarity
• acclimatization
• desensitization
• accustomization

Antonyms of habituation

Words with the opposite meaning to habituation:

• novelty
• sensitization

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