plural of continuously habitable zone

(astrobiology, astronomy) the zone in a disk galaxy lying within the disk which is neither too far from the core so as to be lacking in heavier elements, nor too close to the core as to experience excessive exposures to supernovae, where intelligent life may develop

(idiomatic) To recover from or quit an addiction or habit. For example, to quit smoking, drinking, or drug addiction.

(formal, euphemistic) Addictive; likely to cause dependence or recurrence of use.

plural of riding habit

A woman's outfit for horseback riding, traditionally comprising a tailored jacket with a long skirt, a tailored shirt or chemisette, and a formal hat.

(idiomatic) an act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic

simple past tense and past participle of kick the habit

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of kick the habit

present participle of kick the habit