chronic
Translation
chronic, long-lasting
Examples
He suffers from chronic back pain.
He suffers from chronic back pain.
There is a chronic shortage of skilled workers.
There is a chronic shortage of skilled workers.
Grammar Patterns
a ((chronic)) ((noun)) chronic She has a chronic illness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persistent, long-lasting; Antonyms: acute, temporary
Etymology
From Greek 'khronos' meaning 'time'.
Memory Tips
'Chronos' is the Greek god of time. A chronic condition lasts for a long time.