Definition of Inveterate

1. Adjective. Habitual. "A chronic smoker"

Exact synonyms: Chronic
Similar to: Usual

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inveterate

investment company
investment firm
investment funds
investment letter
investment tax credit
investment trust
investor
investor-owned utility
investors
investors club
invests
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inveterate(a)
inveterately
invexed
inviabilities
inviability
inviable
inviably
invidia
invidious
invidiously
invidiousness
invidiousnesses
invigilate
invigilated

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