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forces of habit

forces of habit is the plural of force of habit.

Meaning of force of habit

Noun

force of habit (countable and uncountable, plural forces of habit)

  1. (idiomatic) An act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.
    • "Only force of habit will explain why people today do honor to Christopher Columbus." - New York Times, 1937

Questions about forces of habit

What is forces of habit the plural of?
Forces of habit is the plural of force of habit.

Words near forces of habit in the dictionary

  1. forcers
  2. forces
  3. forces down someone's throat
  4. forces in
  5. forces majeures
  6. forces of habit
  7. forces of nature
  8. forces one's way
  9. forces out
  10. forces someone's hand
  11. forces something down someone's throat

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