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chronic

adjective

/ˈkrɒnɪk/

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

She suffers from chronic back pain.

chronic condition

persistent, long-term, continual, constant, habitual

acute, temporary, short-term

chronic disease, chronic pain, chronic illness, chronic stress

planned in advance; done deliberately

relating to housing or living areas; used for housing

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

more important than anything else; supreme

Absolutely necessary, essential