chronic
Translation
chronic, long-lasting
Examples
He suffers from chronic back pain.
He suffers from chronic back pain.
There is a chronic shortage of housing in the city.
There is a chronic shortage of housing in the city.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) continuing for a long time He suffers from chronic back pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persistent, long-term, constant; Antonyms: acute, temporary
Etymology
From Greek 'khronos' meaning 'time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'chronology' (order of time). 'Chronic' problems last for a long 'time'.