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CHRONIC

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Chronic.

How to pronounce chronic:

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Chronic - as an adjective

Being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

Example: "Chronic indigestion"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
acute7

Chronic - as an adjective satellite

Persisting for a long time

Example: "Chronic money problems"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuing13

Habitual

Example: "A chronic smoker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inveterate13

Chronic - as a noun

Marijuana, typically of high quality.

A condition of extended duration, either continuous or marked by frequent recurrence. sometimes implies a condition which worsens with each recurrence, though that is not inherent in the term.

A person who is chronic, such as a criminal reoffender or a person with chronic disease.

Example Sentences

"She has been suffering from chronic back pain for years."
"The patient was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis."
"His chronic lateness finally got him fired."
"The city struggles with chronic overcrowding in its schools."
"She has a chronic fear of flying and avoids traveling by plane."
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Word Game Points

Is CHRONIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chronic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHRONIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CHRONIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chronic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHRONIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CHRONIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chronic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHRONIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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