HABITUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

person's predisposition to be affected by something (as a disease)

Example: the consumptive habitus

Categories: Sensitivity, Predisposition

Synonyms

Build, Physique, Habitus, Body-build

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "habitus" comes from Latin habitus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.

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