habitus

noun

hab·i·tus | \ ˈha-bə-təs

plural habitus\ ˈha-bə-təs

, -ˌtüs \

Definition of habitus

: habit specifically : body build and constitution especially as related to predisposition to disease

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There is an acceptance of your own body habitus as well as that of others. — New York Times, "The 9.24.17 Issue," 6 Oct. 2017 To achieve equity in educational outcomes, school leaders must understand habitus and how to cultivate mindsets for learning. — miamiherald, "CEOs believe community should be involved in making public schools better," 29 June 2017

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habitus

noun

hab·i·tus | \ ˈhab-ət-əs

plural habitus\ -ət-əs

, -ə-ˌtüs

: habit specifically : body build and constitution especially as related to predisposition to disease an ulcer habitus