accustomednesses

[uh-kuhs-tuhmd]

adjective

customary; usual; habitual: in their accustomed manner.

habituated; acclimated (usually followed by to): accustomed to staying up late; accustomed to the noise of the subway.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English; see accustom, -ed²

Related forms

ac·cus·tomed·ly, adverb

ac·cus·tomed·ness, noun

half-ac·cus·tomed, adjective

well-ac·cus·tomed, adjective

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

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

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Accustomednesses is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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