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Chronic vs. Acute
Chronic
/ˈkrɒnɪk/Examples:
'It was a chronic condition with Ralph Paton,' he said dryly.Chronic stress can lead to significant health issues.Her chronic lateness led to problems at work.
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This word has no antonymsAcute
/əˈkjuːt/Examples:
She had an acute pain in her shoulder.He's an acute thinker with quick ideas.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Chronic conditions develop slowly and last a long time, while acute conditions occur suddenly and are severe.
- Remember chronic like chronicle which suggests a long-lasting story; acute can be thought of as an acute angle which is sharp and sudden.
- Chronic issues are persistent; acute ones are abrupt and often require immediate attention.
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