chronic

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/ˈkɹɒnɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

Marijuana, typically of high quality.
A condition of extended duration, either continuous or marked by frequent recurrence. Sometimes implies a condition which worsens with each recurrence, though that is not inherent in the term.
A person who is chronic, such as a criminal reoffender or a person with chronic disease.

adjective

Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.“chronic unemployment; chronic poverty; chronic anger; chronic life”
Prolonged or slow to heal.“chronic cough; chronic headache; chronic illness”
Of a person, suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal.“Chronic patients must learn to live with their condition.”
Inveterate or habitual.“He's a chronic smoker.”

Related words

Synonyms

gnarly splendid diuturnal prolonged abysmal terrible inveterate confirmed habitual degenerative progressive addicted long-lasting chronical lifetime long-term long-standing long-running

Antonyms

acute transient

Associated

prostatitis obstructive copd bronchitis sinusitis urticaria pancreatitis encephalopathy myeloid cte leukemia pulmonary

Rhymes

sardonic tonic histrionic synchronic chthonic hedonic ironic mnemonic catatonic isotonic

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