Synonyms: chronic
Definition: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
Usage: chronic indigestion; a chronic shortage of funds; a chronic invalid
Similar words: degenerative
Definition: (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
Usage: degenerative diseases of old age
Synonyms: chronic, inveterate
Definition: habitual
Usage: a chronic smoker
Similar words: usual
Definition: occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
Usage: grew the usual vegetables; the usual summer heat; came at the usual time; the child's usual bedtime
Synonyms: continuing, chronic
Definition: of long duration
Usage: chronic money problems
Similar words: long
Definition: primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
Usage: a long life; a long boring speech; a long time; a long friendship; a long game; long ago; an hour long