inveterate
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Definition & Meaning of "inveterate"in English

inveterate
01

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
Despite numerous attempts to quit smoking, John remained an inveterate smoker, unable to break the habit.
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