habituation

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English habituacioun, from Medieval Latin habituātio. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /həˌbɪt.juˈeɪ.ʃən/, /həˌbɪt͡ʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/, /həˌbɪt͡ʃ.ʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === habituation (countable and uncountable, plural habituations) The act of habituating, or accustoming; the state of being habituated. (psychology) The process of becoming accustomed to an internal or external stimulus, such as a noxious smell or loud noise. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== habituate ==== Translations ==== == French == === Pronunciation === === Noun === habituation f (plural habituations) habituation; getting used to