Habituating: meaning, definitions and examples

process of adjustment

Habituating refers to the process of becoming accustomed to a situation or environment through repeated exposure. It often involves a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations, indicating that an individual is becoming used to the circumstances.

acclimatizing, accustoming, adjusting, familiarizing

Examples of usage

• The animals are habituating to the presence of humans in the park.

• She found that habituating herself to the noise helped her concentrate better.

• Children are skilled at habituating to new routines in school.

• The study showed that habituating to cold temperatures can improve tolerance.

• He struggled with habituating to the new culture after moving abroad.