Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a chronic manner; hence, continually; perpetually; always: as, a chronically discontented man.
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- adverb In a
chronic manner, or to a chronic degree
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in a habitual and longstanding manner
- adverb in a slowly developing and long lasting manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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EARECKSON TADA: Well, I'm what they call chronically disabled.
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EARECKSON TADA: Well, I'm what they call chronically disabled.
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Nutritional status assessment in chronically ill children
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Denying other educational options to children stuck in chronically failing schools is legalized cruelty.
Bob Bowdon: What Can't be Said Today Bob Bowdon 2010
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Both Clinton and Gates have pushed for more funding for what they call a chronically underfunded State Department.
Clinton, Gates blast Congress on Iraq funding cuts Mary Beth Sheridan 2010
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Nutritional status assessment in chronically ill children
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Denying other educational options to children stuck in chronically failing schools is legalized cruelty.
Bob Bowdon: What Can't be Said Today Bob Bowdon 2010
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Denying other educational options to children stuck in chronically failing schools is legalized cruelty.
Bob Bowdon: What Can't be Said Today Bob Bowdon 2010
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Denying other educational options to children stuck in chronically failing schools is legalized cruelty.
Bob Bowdon: What Can't be Said Today Bob Bowdon 2010
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Denying other educational options to children stuck in chronically failing schools is legalized cruelty.
Bob Bowdon: What Can't be Said Today Bob Bowdon 2010
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