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chronic vs inveterate

inveterate vs chronic

chronic and inveterate both are adjectives.

chronic is not an adverb while inveterate is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chronic No Yes No No
inveterate No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, chronic and inveterate are synonyms defined as:
  • chronic and inveterate: habitual
chronic (adjective) inveterate (adjective)
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering habitual
persisting for a long time
habitual
chronic (adverb) inveterate (adverb)
in a habitual and longstanding manner
Difference between chronic and inveterate

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