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habituation

noun as in adaptation

noun as in naturalization

noun as in reappearance

noun as in recurrence

noun as in reoccurrence

noun as in restatement

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Example Sentences

To the researchers’ surprise, all of the embryos showed not only a slowed heart rate in response to repeated sounds of their own species, but also habituation.

They must be instructed to do what is right through example and habituation.

Several studies have repeatedly illustrated the rapid habituation to new conflicts by the Israeli public.

The most important aspects of habituation may be summed up in the one word efficiency.

Now that we have shown the results of habituation let us consider additional illustrations.

Nailing shingles on a roof illustrates well the various aspects of habituation.

Even Mrs. Fenwick's habituation to her daughter's incisive method is no proof against this.

Other things being equal, the longer and more unbroken the habituation, the more legitimate is the canon of taste in question.

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On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to habituation, such as: acclimatization, agreement, compliance, correspondence, familiarization, and naturalization.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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