n. [ OF. habitance, LL. habitantia. ] Dwelling; abode; residence. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ F. habitable, L. habitabilis. ] Capable of being inhabited; that may be inhabited or dwelt in; as, the habitable world. -- Hab"it*a*ble*ness, n. -- Hab"it*a*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]