habituation

noun
UK: /həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
US: /həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

  1. The process of getting used to something, so you don't react to it as strongly.

    1. The birds showed habituation to the repeated sound.
    2. Through habituation, the loud noises eventually no longer bothered the residents near the airport.

  2. A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations.

    1. Habituation explains why we stop noticing background noises after a while.
    2. The study focused on habituation, observing how infants reacted to a familiar toy over time.

Synonyms

adaptation adjustment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "habituation" in English means: The process of getting used to something, so you don't react to it as strongly., A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations..

The phonetic transcription of "habituation" is /həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "habituation": adaptation, adjustment.

Example usage of "habituation": "The birds showed habituation to the repeated sound.". More examples on the page.