Chronic (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; "chronic indigestion"; "a chronic shortage of funds"; "a chronic invalid".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Acute

Meaning ²

Of long duration; "chronic money problems".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Continuing

Meaning ³

Habitual; "a chronic smoker".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Inveterate