word
habituation
hah-bich-yoo-AY-shun
həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
habituation
Dictionary meaning
The decreased response to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it.
Examples
- Habituation explains why we stop noticing background noise in a busy office.
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