Pronunciation: /ˈkrɑnɪk/

Definitions of chronic

noun a person suffering from a chronic disease

Example Sentences

A1 Chronic illnesses require long-term management.

A2 She has been dealing with chronic pain for years.

B1 The doctor diagnosed him with a chronic condition that will require ongoing treatment.

B2 Chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are becoming more prevalent in society.

C1 The study focused on the impact of chronic stress on mental health.

C2 The researchers conducted a longitudinal study to examine the effects of chronic exposure to pollution.

adjective relating to or characterized by a long duration, frequent recurrence, or constantly present condition

Example Sentences

A1 She has chronic back pain.

A2 He suffers from chronic migraines.

B1 Living with chronic illness can be challenging.

B2 The patient has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

C1 The chronic shortage of affordable housing in the city is a major issue.

C2 The company is facing chronic financial problems due to mismanagement.

Examples of chronic in a Sentence

formal The patient has been diagnosed with chronic arthritis, requiring long-term management.

informal My friend has chronic back pain from sitting at his desk all day.

slang I can't believe how chronic this headache is today.

figurative Her chronic procrastination is hindering her success in school.

Grammatical Forms of chronic

past tense

chronicled

plural

chronics

comparative

more chronic

superlative

most chronic

present tense

chronicles

future tense

will chronicle

perfect tense

has chronicled

continuous tense

is chronicling

singular

chronic

positive degree

chronic

infinitive

to chronicle

gerund

chronicling

participle

chronicled

Origin and Evolution of chronic

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'chronic' originated from the Greek word 'chronikos', meaning 'of time'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to diseases that persist over a long period of time, the term 'chronic' has evolved to also describe situations or behaviors that are long-lasting or recurring.