CEFR B2

habituation

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: familiarity, acclimatization, desensitization, accustomization

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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."

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