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Definition of Inveterate
1. Adjective. Habitual. "A chronic smoker"
2. Adverb. In a habitual and longstanding manner. "Smoking chronically"
Exact synonyms: Chronically
Definition of Inveterate
1. a. Old; long-established.
2. v. t. To fix and settle by long continuance.
Definition of Inveterate
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Inveterate
1. 1. Old; long-established. "It is an inveterate and received opinion." (Bacon) 2. Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate abuse. "Heal the inveterate canker of one wound." (Shak) 3. Having habits fixed by long continuance; confirmed; habitual; as, an inveterate idler or smoker. 4. Malignant; virulent; spiteful. Origin: L. Inveteratus, p. P. Of inveterare to render old; pref. In- in + vetus, veteris, old. See Veteran. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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