Definitions for chronic

chronic chron·ic

Spelling: [kron-ik]
IPA: /ˈkrɒn ɪk/

Chronic is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 119 anagrams from letters in chronic (cchinor).

Definitions for chronic

noun

  1. Slang. cronic.
  2. very potent marijuana.

adjective

  1. constant; habitual; inveterate:
  2. continuing a long time or recurring frequently:
  3. having long had a disease, habit, weakness, or the like:
  4. (of a disease) having long duration (opposed to acute).

Origin of chronic

1595-1605; Latin chronicus Greek chronikós, equivalent to chrón(os) time + -ikos -ic

Examples for chronic

chronic rheumatism had recently compelled him to retire from the service.

And, from the south, chronic wasting disease is poised to decimate the elk herds.

The delirium of jealousy is a specific symptom of chronic alcoholism.

She was also afflicted with a high color, and a chronic eruption of diamonds.

She insists, however, that she considers herself separate from victims of chronic abuse.

There is a chronic look of wonder on their broad English faces.

And underneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.

Miss Priest may be said to have lived in a chronic state of engagements.

The procedure offered little relief: chronic pain and infections plagued her.

Underneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.

Word Value for chronic
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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