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chronic

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɒnɪk/

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Definition of chronic

adjective

1(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring:chronic bronchitisOften contrasted with acute.
(of a person) having a chronic illness:a chronic asthmatic
(of a problem) long-lasting:the school suffers from chronic overcrowding
(of a person) having a bad habit:a chronic liar