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chronic
01
(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most chronic
Comparative
more chronic
gradable
Examples
Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.
02
lasting or continuing for an extended period
Examples
The country faces chronic unemployment.
03
developing as a regular habit or behavior pattern
Examples
He's a chronic complainer who never finds satisfaction.
