Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something continuing for a long time or occurring repeatedly; often refers to diseases or problems.
Chronic
/ˈkrɒnɪk/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
'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.
Etymology:
The word chronic comes from the Latin chronicus, which means long-lasting, derived from Greek khronikos, related to khronos meaning time.
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