habituation
noun/həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,608 most common English word
Meaning
the process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure, so that one reacts less strongly to it
Example sentence
After weeks of living near the airport, she experienced habituation to the noise of the planes.
Synonyms & related words
- adaptation
- acclimatization
- adjustment
- desensitization
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