| word | chronic |
|---|---|
| definition | (1) Lasting a long time or recurring frequently. (2) Always present; constantly annoying or troubling; habitual. |
| eg_sentence | He had stopped to pick up ice-cream cones for the kids, hoping it would give him a temporary rest from their chronic bickering. |
| explanation | Chronic coughing goes on and on; chronic lateness occurs day after day; chronic lameness never seems to get any better. Unfortunately, situations that we call chronic almost always seem to be unpleasant. We never hear about chronic peace, but we do hear about chronic warfare. And we never speak of chronic health, only of chronic illness. |
| IPA | ˈkrɑnɪk |
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