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inveterātus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chronic adj Lasting for a long time or recurring frequently, especially of an illness or problem.
  • inveterate adj Firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.

Senses

inveterātus is used for these senses in English:

  • chronic (medicine) Prolonged or slow to heal.
  • inveterate Firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
  • long-standing Having existed for a long time; of long standing.

chronic — full definition

  1. adj Lasting for a long time or recurring frequently, especially of an illness or problem.
  2. adj Slang: excellent or impressive.
  3. noun Slang for high-quality marijuana.

inveterate — full definition

  1. adj Firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
  2. adj Having had a habit (usually a bad habit) for a long time.
  3. adj Malignant; virulent; spiteful.

Related Latin words