word
habituation
huh-bich-oo-AY-shun
həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
habituation
Dictionary meaning
The decrease in response to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it.
History and origin
Latin habituare (to bring into a condition).
Examples
- Habituation explains why we stop noticing a clock ticking after a while.
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