adv
chronically
Chronically (adv) means In a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring. Example: “The hospital is chronically understaffed.”
adv
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In a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring.
"The hospital is chronically understaffed."
"She has been chronically ill since childhood."
How to use chronically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPersistently or constantly, over a long stretch of time.
Common pairings
chronically ill
chronically late
chronically underfunded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more chronically
- Superlative
- most chronically
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Etymology
From chronic + the adverb-forming suffix -ally.
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What does “chronically” mean?
The word “chronically” means in a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring. In plain terms, persistently or constantly, over a long stretch of time.
How do you use “chronically” in a sentence?
Here is “chronically” used in a sentence: “The hospital is chronically understaffed.”
What part of speech is “chronically”?
“Chronically” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of chronically?
"chronically" (adv) means in a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring.
