Chronic: meaning, definitions and examples
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chronic
[ ˈkrɒnɪk ]
medical
Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Chronic conditions often require ongoing medical treatment.
Synonyms
long-lasting, persistent, prolonged
Examples of usage
- She has been suffering from chronic back pain for years.
- His chronic cough is a result of smoking.
informal
Used to describe a negative situation or behavior that is long-lasting or recurring. Chronic lateness is unacceptable in this company.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His chronic procrastination is hindering his success.
- The team has a chronic lack of communication.
Translations
Translations of the word "chronic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crônico
🇮🇳 पुरानी
🇩🇪 chronisch
🇮🇩 kronis
🇺🇦 хронічний
🇵🇱 przewlekły
🇯🇵 慢性
🇫🇷 chronique
🇪🇸 crónico
🇹🇷 kronik
🇰🇷 만성의
🇸🇦 مزمن
🇨🇿 chronický
🇸🇰 chronický
🇨🇳 慢性
🇸🇮 kroničen
🇮🇸 langvinnur
🇰🇿 созылмалы
🇬🇪 ქრონიკული
🇦🇿 xronik
🇲🇽 crónico
Word origin
The word 'chronic' comes from the Greek word 'chronos', meaning time. In medical terminology, it was first used in the 17th century to describe diseases or conditions that develop slowly and persist over a long period. Over time, the informal use of 'chronic' has evolved to describe any negative situation or behavior that is long-lasting or recurring.