Inveterate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

Definitions of inveterate

adjective having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

Example Sentences

A1 My inveterate love for chocolate never fades.

A2 She is an inveterate coffee drinker, always needing a cup in the morning.

B1 His inveterate habit of procrastination often leads to missed deadlines.

B2 The inveterate gambler couldn't resist placing a bet whenever he saw a casino.

C1 Despite his inveterate pessimism, he managed to stay positive in difficult situations.

C2 The inveterate traveler had visited over 50 countries in his lifetime.

Examples of inveterate in a Sentence

formal He was known as an inveterate collector of rare books.

informal My grandfather is an inveterate coffee drinker.

slang She's an inveterate party animal.

figurative His inveterate optimism never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of inveterate

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

Origin and Evolution of inveterate

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inveterate' originated from the Latin word 'inveteratus', which means 'grown old, long-standing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inveterate' has evolved to mean deeply rooted or long-established, especially in a negative sense such as a bad habit or prejudice.