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Word of the Day: Habituate meaning: What does habituate mean and how to use it?

Word of the Day: Habituate means to make someone or something accustomed to a situation through repeated exposure or experience. Derived from Latin, the word is closely connected to habit and describes a gradual process of adjustment. Its usage can range from everyday routines to education, animal behaviour and scientific contexts, making it useful for describing adaptation to familiar conditions.