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accustomed

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ac⋅cus⋅tomed

  [uh-kuhs-tuhmd]
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–adjective
1. customary; usual; habitual: in their accustomed manner.
2. habituated; acclimated (usually fol. by to): accustomed to staying up late; accustomed to the noise of the subway.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see accustom, -ed 2

Related forms:
ac⋅cus⋅tomed⋅ly, adverb
ac⋅cus⋅tomed⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. characteristic, normal, regular. 2. used (to).

Antonyms:
1. unusual. 2. unused (to).

ac⋅cus⋅tom

  [uh-kuhs-tuhm]
–verb (used with object)
to familiarize by custom or use; habituate: to accustom oneself to cold weather.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME < MF acoustumer. See ac-, custom
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ac·cus·tom   (ə-kŭs'təm)   
tr.v.   ac·cus·tomed, ac·cus·tom·ing, ac·cus·toms
To familiarize, as by constant practice, use, or habit: I have accustomed myself to working long hours.

[Middle English accustomen, from Old French acostumer : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + costume, custom; see custom.]
ac·cus·tomed   (ə-kŭs'təmd)   
adj.  

  1. Frequently practiced, used, or experienced; customary: answered with his accustomed modesty. See Synonyms at usual.

  2. Being in the habit of: I am accustomed to sleeping late.

  3. Having been adapted to the existing environment and conditions: eyes not accustomed to desert sun.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Word Origin & History

accustom 
1422, from M.Fr. acostumer, from à "to" + costume (see costume).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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