Accustoming: meaning, definitions and examples

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accustoming

 

[ ษ™หˆkสŒstษ™mษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

Accustoming refers to the process of making someone or something familiar with or used to a certain condition or practice. This often involves repeated exposure or practice until the person or thing is comfortable with the new situation. The term can apply to behaviors, environments, and routines where adaptation is necessary. It's a transitional state where something that was once unfamiliar becomes a regular aspect of life.

Synonyms

adapting, adjusting, familiarizing, habituating.

Examples of usage

  • She is accustoming her dog to being alone.
  • Accustoming children to reading early is beneficial.
  • He spent months accustoming himself to the new job.
  • The athlete is accustoming his body to the new training regimen.

Translations

Translations of the word "accustoming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acostumando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเคค เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewรถhnend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membiasakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒั‡ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyzwyczajanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…ฃใ‚Œใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habituer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acostumbrando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑลŸtฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ต์ˆ™ํ•˜๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนูˆูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvykรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvykovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน ๆƒฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pripravljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ venja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา“ะดั‹ะปะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™rdiลŸ etmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acostumbrando

Etymology

The word 'accustoming' originates from the Late Middle English word 'acostumen', derived from the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'to') and 'custom', which itself comes from the Latin 'consuetudo', meaning 'habit' or 'usual'. By the 14th century, 'acostumen' evolved into 'accustom', retaining its meaning related to habit formation and familiarity processes. The term has been commonly used in English ever since, adapting through various grammatical forms such as 'accustomed' and 'accustoming'. Over time, the concept has expanded to cover not just personal habits but also cultural adaptations and environmental acclimatization, showcasing the dynamic nature of language and how it evolves to encapsulate human experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,694, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.