Accustoming: meaning, definitions and examples
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accustoming
[ ษหkสstษmษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น acostumando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคค เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gewรถhnend
๐ฎ๐ฉ membiasakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ przyzwyczajanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ฃใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท habituer
๐ช๐ธ acostumbrando
๐น๐ท alฤฑลtฤฑrma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ต์ํ๊ฒ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ zvykรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zvykovanie
๐จ๐ณ ไน ๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ pripravljanje
๐ฎ๐ธ venja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐาะดัะปะฐะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแแก แแแฌแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vษrdiล etmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 35696 decongestant
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