Inveteracy: meaning, definitions and examples
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inveteracy
[ ɪnˈvɛtəreɪsi ]
habitual behavior
Inveteracy refers to the state of being inveterate, which describes a long-established and deep-rooted habit or practice. It is typically used to denote something that is ingrained and difficult to change, often relating to vices or negative behaviors. The term can imply a sense of inevitability regarding the persistence of such habits.
Synonyms
chronicity, entrenchment, habituation
Examples of usage
- His inveteracy in smoking made it hard for him to quit.
- The inveteracy of her procrastination affected her career.
- They tried to change his inveteracy for late-night partying.
Translations
Translations of the word "inveteracy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inveterância
🇮🇳 दीर्घकालिकता
🇩🇪 Inveteranz
🇮🇩 kekekalan
🇺🇦 заслуженість
🇵🇱 utratność
🇯🇵 古さ
🇫🇷 invétéréité
🇪🇸 inveteración
🇹🇷 inat
🇰🇷 고질
🇸🇦 استمرارية
🇨🇿 zavedení
🇸🇰 zakorenenosť
🇨🇳 根深蒂固
🇸🇮 zakoreninjenost
🇮🇸 rótgróin
🇰🇿 жүйелілік
🇬🇪 მკვიდრობა
🇦🇿 müqavimət
🇲🇽 inercia
Etymology
The word 'inveteracy' originates from the Latin word 'inveteratus', which means 'to make old' or 'to become old'. This term combines 'in-', meaning 'in' or 'into', and 'veterare', which derives from 'vetus', meaning 'old'. In English, 'inveterate' was first used in the late 15th century. Over time, the usage evolved to encompass the notion of something that has become firmly established over time, especially in terms of habits or traditions. The transition from the Latin roots to modern English reflects a broader semantic shift, where the idea of time and persistence became central to its definition. The term has since found its place in both casual and formal discourses, often employed in psychological or sociological contexts to address behaviors that seem resistant to change.