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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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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