chronic
/ˈkɹɒnɪk/noun
Definitions
Marijuana, typically of high quality.
A condition of extended duration, either continuous or marked by frequent recurrence. Sometimes implies a condition which worsens with each recurrence, though that is not inherent in the term.
A person who is chronic, such as a criminal reoffender or a person with chronic disease.
adjective
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Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.
Example: chronic unemployment; chronic poverty; chronic anger; chronic life
Prolonged or slow to heal.
Example: chronic cough; chronic headache; chronic illness
Of a person, suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal.
Example: Chronic patients must learn to live with their condition.
Inveterate or habitual.
Example: He's a chronic smoker.