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habit
When referring to a personal routine, "habit" is usually a countable noun. You can have "a bad habit" or "many good habits." Be careful not to confuse it with "custom." A habit is typically something one person does regularly, while a custom is something a whole society or group of people does. In the context of clothing (religious or riding), it refers to a specific set of garments and is always used as a countable noun.
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Meanings
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
"Biting your nails is a nervous habit."
A particular garment, typically a long dress, worn by a member of a religious order.
"The nun wore a traditional black and white habit."
A riding costume, especially for women, consisting of a jacket and skirt.
"She dressed in her formal riding habit for the competition."