Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun habituation
2 senses of habituation
Sense 1
addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituation -- (being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs))
=> physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition -- (the condition or state of the body or bodily functions)
Sense 2
habituation -- (a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions)
=> adjustment, accommodation, fitting -- (making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances)