Inveteracy

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛtərəsi/

Definitions of inveteracy

noun a quality or state of being deeply rooted or established, often referring to a habit or belief that is difficult to change

Example Sentences

A1 Her inveteracy in always being late is starting to annoy her friends.

A2 The inveteracy of his bad habits made it difficult for him to change.

B1 The inveteracy of the company's outdated policies hindered its progress.

B2 Despite his inveteracy in procrastination, he managed to meet the deadline.

C1 The inveteracy of corruption in the government led to widespread distrust among the citizens.

C2 Her inveteracy in seeking perfection was both admirable and exhausting.

Examples of inveteracy in a Sentence

formal The inveteracy of his bad habits made it difficult for him to change.

informal Her inveteracy when it comes to watching reality TV shows is unmatched.

slang I can't believe the inveteracy of his obsession with that video game.

figurative The inveteracy of the storm left a path of destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of inveteracy

• plural: inveteracies
• comparative: more inveterate
• superlative: most inveterate
• present tense: inveterates
• future tense: will inveterate
• perfect tense: has inveterated
• continuous tense: is inveterating
• singular: inveteracy
• positive degree: inveterate
• infinitive: to inveterate
• gerund: inveterating
• participle: inveterated

Origin and Evolution of inveteracy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inveteracy' originated from the Latin word 'inveteratus' which means 'long-standing' or 'deep-rooted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inveteracy' has come to be used to describe a stubborn or persistent quality, often referring to a habit, belief, or condition that is difficult to change or eradicate.