chronic

Meanings

• adjective

  lasting a long time; persistent

  - "The chronic pain in his back made it difficult for him to stand for long periods."
  - "Her chronic condition required regular medical attention."

• adjective

  pertaining to a disease or condition of long duration

  - "The doctor diagnosed him with a chronic illness."
  - "She was being treated for a chronic disease."

• adjective

  given to recurring or repeated often

  - "The chronic offender had a long criminal record."
  - "He was known for his chronic lateness."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹɒnɪk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

acute , transient

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Synonyms

gnarly , splendid , diuturnal , prolonged , abysmal , terrible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chronic
drones , gones , honors , mones , stones

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Variants

List of all variants of chronic that leads to same result
chronic , chronically , chronics , chronic disease , chronic diseases , chronic fatigue syndrome , chronic fatigue syndromes , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases , chronic traumatic encephalopathy , chronic wasting disease

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Forms

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chronicly, chronicness

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'chronikos', meaning 'pertaining to time' or 'account of time'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chronic' is also used in meteorology to describe weather conditions that last for an extended period of time, such as a 'chronic rainfall' or 'chronic drought'.

2. In music, the term 'chronic' is sometimes used as a slang term to describe a particularly good or enjoyable song or artist.

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Related Concepts

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1. acute: The opposite of chronic, referring to a condition or symptom that develops suddenly and lasts for a short period of time.

2. subchronic: A term used to describe a condition that is not chronic but not acute, lasting for an intermediate period of time.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'chronic' has been used to refer to detailed records or accounts of events, often in a historical context. For example, 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer includes a prologue that refers to the 'general prologue' as a 'chronic' of the pilgrims.

How to Memorize "chronic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock or a calendar to help remember the meaning of 'chronic' as 'pertaining to time' or 'lasting a long time'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chronic' with the image of a long-lasting problem or condition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chronic is a long-lasting problem' to remember the meaning of the word.

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