Chronic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Chronic ( adjective )

1. Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
2. Persistent or lasting over a long period of time.
3. Used to describe a disease or condition that is long-term and often incurable.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "long-lasting"): from latin chronicus, from greek khronikos "of time", from khronos "time".

Examples:

1. He had chronic pain.
2. She had a chronic illness.
3. The chronic nature of the disease made it difficult to treat.
4. The chronic shortage of resources.
5. The patient was suffering from chronic fatigue.

(As a noun)

Chronic ( noun )

1. Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
2. Persistent or lasting over a long period of time.
3. Used to describe a disease or condition that is long-term and often incurable.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "long-lasting"): from latin chronicus, from greek khronikos "of time", from khronos "time".

Examples:

1. He had chronic pain.
2. She had a chronic illness.
3. The chronic nature of the disease made it difficult to treat.
4. The chronic shortage of resources.
5. The patient was suffering from chronic fatigue.