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accustomed

|ac-cus-tomed|

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/əˈkʌstəmd/

(accustom)

familiar through habit

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
accustomaccustomsaccustomedaccustomedaccustomingaccustomationaccustomization
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