chronic
(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”
chronic, inveterate
(adjective) habitual; “a chronic smoker”
chronic, continuing
(adjective) of long duration; “chronic money problems”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
chronic (comparative more chronic, superlative most chronic)
Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.
(medicine) Prolonged or slow to heal.
Of a person, suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal.
Inveterate or habitual.
(slang) Very bad, awful.
(informal) Extremely serious.
(slang) Good, great; "wicked".
• (that continues over an extended period of time): diuturnal, prolonged; see also lasting
• (very bad, awful): abysmal, terrible; see also bad
• (good, great): gnarly, splendid; see also excellent
• (prolonged or slow to heal): acute, transient
chronic (countable and uncountable, plural chronics)
(slang) Marijuana, typically of high quality.
(medicine) 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.
• See also marijuana
Source: Wiktionary
Chron"ic, a. Etym: [L. chronicus, Gr. chronique.]
1. Relating to time; according to time.
2. Continuing for a long time; lingering; habitual. Chronic disease, one which is inveterate, of long continuance, or progresses slowly, in distinction from an acute disease, which speedly terminates.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 March 2025
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
