habitual need

[həˈbɪtʃuəl niːd]
noun phrasepl: habitual needs
necessidade habitual
1. A persistent or recurring requirement that has become customary or routine through repeated occurrence; a need that is regularly experienced due to established patterns of behavior or circumstances
Coffee in the morning is a habitual need for many office workers.
Café pela manhã é uma necessidade habitual para muitos trabalhadores de escritório.
2. A requirement that has developed into a habit, often difficult to break or modify
The patient's habitual need for medication was carefully monitored by the doctor.
A necessidade habitual do paciente por medicamento era cuidadosamente monitorada pelo médico.
In Brazilian culture, habitual needs are often discussed in contexts of daily routines and social practices. The concept is frequently referenced in healthcare, psychology, and social discussions about lifestyle patterns and behavioral economics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recurring needcustomary requirementroutine needestablished needhabitual requirement
Antonyms / Antônimos
occasional needsporadic needrare needinfrequent requirement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
necessidade habitual
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
necessidade de costume
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
necessidade rotineira
Emphasizes routine aspect
Portugal
necessidade habitual
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage

Related Words

habitaddictiondependencyroutinecustompracticerequirement

Related Idioms & Phrases

creature of habit
force of habit
second nature
par for the course
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