chronic

adjective
/ˈkrɒnɪk/

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example Sentences

She suffers from chronic back pain.

Example Expressions

chronic condition

Synonyms

persistent, long-term, continual, constant, habitual

Antonyms

acute, temporary, short-term

Collocations

chronic disease, chronic pain, chronic illness, chronic stress

More Example Sentences

Is this condition chronic, or is it fully curable with the right treatment?

Related Vocabularies

unkind; cruel; nasty
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Covered with or containing an unclean substance.
suppressed; restrained; confined
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying

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