chronic
gb/kɹˈɑnɪk/ us/kɹˈɑnɪk/
B2
Inglés
~ 5000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
Lasting for a long time
Happening for a long time and not stopping, often about sickness or problems.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is chronic
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chronic' with 'acute'; 'chronic' means long-lasting, not necessarily severe at the start.
Sinónimos
persistent (Emphasizes continuing existence, not necessarily medical)
|
long-term (Focuses on the duration rather than frequency)
Antónimos
acute (Refers to a condition with a sudden onset and short duration)
Colocaciones
chronic illness
|chronic pain
|chronic disease
|chronic condition
|chronic problem
Temas
health
|time
|problems
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She has been suffering from chronic back pain for years.
- The city has a chronic shortage of affordable housing.
- Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition.
- Chronic stress can harm your overall health.
- The region faces chronic water shortages.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has chronic headaches.
- The city has a chronic lack of jobs.
- My uncle has a chronic heart problem.
- Chronic pain makes it hard to sleep.
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
Habitually bad or serious
Used to talk about someone or something that is always bad or causing trouble.
Patrón de uso:
a chronic [problem/habit/complainer/etc.]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think this meaning only applies to illnesses; in informal use it can apply to habits or people too.
Sinónimos
habitual (More formal and neutral; describes repeated behavior)
|
inveterate (Formal and literary; implies deeply rooted habit)
Antónimos
occasional (Happens sometimes but not regularly)
Colocaciones
chronic liar
|chronic complainer
|chronic lateness
Temas
daily life
|character
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- He's a chronic procrastinator who never finishes anything on time.
- She's a chronic gossip, always spreading rumors.
- Their chronic tardiness is frustrating the whole team.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a chronic smoker.
- She is a chronic complainer.
- My friend is a chronic late person.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
chronic
AFI
GB/kɹˈɑnɪk/
US/kɹˈɑnɪk/
Sílabas y acento
chron - ic (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (chron)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: chronic
Familia de palabras
Core family
chronically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
acute
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
chronicity
noun
Expresiones
chronic condition
1/kɹˈɑnɪk kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Long-term medical condition
A health problem that continues for a long time or happens again and again.
Ejemplos
- Asthma is considered a chronic condition.
- She manages her chronic condition with regular check-ups.
chronic pain
1/kɹˈɑnɪk pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
Ongoing long-term pain
Pain that lasts for a long time and does not go away easily.
Ejemplos
- He takes medication daily to manage his chronic pain.
- Chronic pain can seriously affect quality of life.
chronic illness
1/kɹˈɑnɪk ˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase
Long-lasting illness
An illness that stays for a long time and usually cannot be cured completely.
Ejemplos
- Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires daily care.
- Diabetes is a common chronic illness affecting millions worldwide.
- Living with a chronic illness can be challenging.
- She was diagnosed with a chronic illness in her twenties.