accustomed
|ac-cus-tomed|
B2
/əˈkʌstəmd/
(accustom)
familiar through habit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accustomed' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'accustumed,' where 'ac-' meant 'to' and 'custom' meant 'habit or practice.'
Historical Evolution
'accustumed' changed from the Old French word 'acostumer' and eventually became the modern English word 'accustomed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make familiar through use or habit,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
being familiar with something through repeated experience or exposure.
She was accustomed to the noise of the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
