consuetudine

Definitions of consuetudine
  1. noun
    (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    synonyms: abito, abitudine, norma, rito
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    types:
    chiarezza, nettezza, pulizia
    the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
    type of:
    costumanza, prammatica
    accepted or habitual practice
  2. noun
    usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known
    synonyms: amicizia, confidenza, dimestichezza, familiarità
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    antonyms:
    stranezza
    unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
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