Definitions for chronics

chronics chron·ic

Spelling: [kron-ik]
IPA: /ˈkrɒn ɪk/

Chronics is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 222 anagrams from letters in chronics (cchinors).

Definitions for chronics

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 chronics

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

Examples for chronics

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Word Value for chronics
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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