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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : kron-ik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɒn ɪk |
Definition of chronic
Origin :- early 15c., of diseases, "lasting a long time," from Middle French chronique, from Latin chronicus, from Greek khronikos "of time, concerning time," from khronos "time" (see chrono-). Vague disapproving sense (from 17c.) is from association with diseases and later addictions.
- adj incessant, never-ending
- She was also afflicted with a high color, and a chronic eruption of diamonds.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- Miss Priest may be said to have lived in a chronic state of engagements.
- Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
- Chronic rheumatism had recently compelled him to retire from the service.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- The delirium of jealousy is a specific symptom of chronic alcoholism.
- Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
- There is a chronic look of wonder on their broad English faces.
- Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay
- In chronic diseases, especially those of the lungs, where there is no inflammation, a change of air is much to be recommended.
- Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
- Speechmakin' must be as bad as the rum habit, when a feller's got it chronic as you have.
- Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- They have the reputation of being in a state of chronic famine.
- Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
- Did not Mr. Gladstone say we should have a chronic plethora of money?
- Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
- He had a warrant authorising her detention in a home for chronic inebriates.
- Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
Synonyms for chronic
- abiding
- ceaseless
- confirmed
- constant
- continual
- continuing
- continuous
- deep-rooted
- deep-seated
- enduring
- ever-present
- fixed
- habitual
- inborn
- inbred
- incurable
- ineradicable
- ingrained
- inveterate
- lasting
- lifelong
- lingering
- long-lived
- long-standing
- obstinate
- perennial
- persistent
- persisting
- prolonged
- protracted
- recurrent
- recurring
- rooted
- routine
- settled
- stubborn
- sustained
- tenacious
- unabating
- unmitigated
- unyielding
- usual
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