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habitual practice
[həˈbɪtʃuəl ˈpræktɪs]
noun
pl: habitual practices
prática habitual
1.
A customary or regular action or behavior that is repeated frequently and becomes a routine or established pattern
Regular exercise is a habitual practice that improves health.
O exercício regular é uma prática habitual que melhora a saúde.
2.
A behavior or activity that someone does so often it becomes automatic and requires little conscious thought
Checking her phone first thing in the morning has become a habitual practice for her.
Verificar o celular pela manhã tornou-se uma prática habitual para ela.
Synonyms
routine
custom
habit
established practice
regular practice
conventional practice
Antonyms
rare practice
occasional action
unusual behavior
one-time event
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prática habitual
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
hábito costumeiro
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
prática rotineira
More formal business context
Portugal
prática habitual
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
force of habit
fall into a habit
second nature
like clockwork
creature of habit
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