chronic
Pronunciation: [ˈkrɒnɪk]
Word
Context: "health"
(adjective) a word used to describe a health problem that lasts a long time or keeps coming back. Just like if someone has a headache that doesn’t go away for a long time, we might say they have a chronic headache.
Example
She has chronic asthma, which means she has to be careful with her breathing all the time.
Example
His cold was not chronic; it only lasted a few days and then went away completely.
Example
What kind of chronic conditions do people usually have?
Context: "behavior"
(adjective) a way to describe actions or habits that happen repeatedly over time, like when someone always forgets their homework. If someone is a chronic forgetter, they often forget things.
Example
She is a chronic overthinker, so she spends a lot of time worrying about small details.
Example
He is not a chronic procrastinator; he usually finishes his work on time.
Example
Do you know any chronic procrastinators in your class?
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