| The order in which a number or persons, things, or events follow one another in space or time. |
| to be successful or fortunate, esp. in financial respects; thrive; flourish. |
chronic (ˈkrɒnɪk) ![]() | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | continuing for a long time; constantly recurring |
| 2. | Compare acute (of a disease) developing slowly, or of long duration |
| 3. | inveterate; habitual: a chronic smoker |
| 4. | informal |
| a. very bad: the play was chronic | |
| b. very serious: he left her in a chronic condition | |
| [C15: from Latin chronicus relating to time, from Greek khronikos, from khronos time] | |
| 'chronically | |
| —adv | |
| chronicity | |
| —n | |
chronic chron·ic (krŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Of long duration. Used of a disease of slow progress and long continuance.
| chronic (krŏn'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to an illness or medical condition that is characterized by long duration or frequent recurrence. Diabetes and hypertension are chronic diseases. Compare acute. |
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