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habitus
In sociology, a person's overall manner of appearance and behavior, shaped by their social background and lifestyle. It includes posture, language, taste, clothing, and habits.
Sein gewählter sprachlicher Ausdruck und seine Kleidung zeugten von einem akademischen Habitus.
His refined way of speaking and his clothing showed an academic habitus.
habitus
In medicine and biology, the external appearance of a living being, its build and posture.
Der Patient hatte einen für sein Alter sehr kräftigen und gesunden Habitus.
The patient had a very strong and healthy habitus for his age.
growth form / habit
In botany and mineralogy, the characteristic growth form of a plant or the typical form of development of a crystal.
Die Trauerweide ist an ihrem herabhängenden Habitus leicht zu erkennen.
The weeping willow is easy to recognize by its drooping habit.
'Habitus' is a word used in educated and technical language. It is mainly used in academic or intellectual contexts such as sociology, medicine, or biology.
In seiner Analyse beschrieb der Soziologe den Habitus der neuen Oberschicht.
In his analysis, the sociologist described the habitus of the new upper class.
The word comes directly from Latin, where 'habitus' means 'posture', 'condition', or 'appearance'. This origin explains the formal and academic character of the word.
Der Habitus des Sportlers verriet Disziplin und Stärke.
The athlete's habitus revealed discipline and strength.
The exact meaning of 'Habitus' (habitus) becomes clear from the field of study. In sociological texts, it refers to social appearance and behavior; in medicine, to physical appearance; and in botany, to the growth form of a plant.
Der Arzt notierte den geschwächten Habitus des Patienten in der Akte.
The doctor noted the patient's weakened habitus in the file.
In a sociological context, 'Habitus' (habitus) is often combined with adjectives that describe a social group, for example 'bürgerlicher Habitus' (bourgeois habitus), 'akademischer Habitus' (academic habitus), or 'intellektueller Habitus' (intellectual habitus).
Ihre Sprache und ihr Geschmack spiegelten einen bürgerlichen Habitus wider.
Her language and taste reflected a bourgeois habitus.
to appear / occur
Auftreten and Habitus can both describe a person's outward manner. Auftreten refers more to how someone comes across and presents themselves in a particular situation; Habitus refers to an enduring style shaped by lifestyle and background. Use auftreten for the moment and Habitus for a pattern that remains visible over a longer period.
Ihr ruhiger und selbstbewusster Habitus war auch im Alltag deutlich zu erkennen.
Her calm and self-confident manner was also clearly visible in everyday life.
Bei ihrem ersten Gespräch trat sie ruhig und selbstbewusst auf.
She came across as calm and self-confident during their first conversation.
