Chronic meaning

What does “chronic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“chronic” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering.

chronic

adjective

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
“chronic indigestion”
“a chronic shortage of funds”
Oppositesacute
of long duration
“chronic money problems”
Synonymscontinuing
habitual
“a chronic smoker”
Synonymsinveterate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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