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chronic
persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
In more detail
1. (adjective) (of a disease or condition) lasting for a long time or recurring repeatedly
2. (adjective) persistent; continuing for a long time
Examples
- 1. He suffers from chronic back pain that has troubled him for years.
- 2. The region faces chronic unemployment and economic hardship.
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