Verboticism: Alternature
DEFINITION: n. An ingrained habit which is so entrenched in individual's personality that they practically have an identity crisis if anyone tries to change it. v. To try to modify a person's instinctive behavior and/or unconscious habits.
Alternature
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: ALL - tur - nay - chur
Sentence: Thoroughly fed up with Artemis' slovenly habits, Mirabel devised a complicated alternature scheme wherein she planned to create changes in his long standing habits if only little by little.
Etymology: Blend of alter, alternate, and nature
Points: 827
Comments: Alternature
Nosila - 2008-05-21: 21:31:00
Good word, Mustang...Mirabel would need to be a witch to really get a change in him...