Chronic
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, especially in reference to an illness or problem. It can also mean very serious or severe in informal British usage.
“She suffers from chronic back pain that requires ongoing treatment.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈkrɒnɪk/
Syllables
chron·ic
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Contains -IC ending; watch for the CHRON- opening sequence
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Worth 14 points; medical terminology with high-value starting letters
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