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chronic

/ˈkrɑːnɪk/
chron · ic ˈkrɑːn · ɪk
English Definition
adj. long-lasting, constant
中文释义
慢性的，长期的
Significado en Español
crónico
한국어 뜻
만성의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mãn tính
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Example Sentence

He suffers from chronic pain.

他长期受慢性疼痛困扰。

Synonyms
persistent constant
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
chron(time)+ic(shape)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose a synonym for the word “chronic” as used in the following sentence: The patient has been dealing with a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment.

  1. A severe
  2. B persistent
  3. C transient
  4. D acute
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B — persistent. “chronic” means adj. long-lasting, constant

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her ______ back pain had troubled her for many long years.

  1. A sudden
  2. B brief
  3. C chronic
  4. D temporary
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C — chronic. “chronic” means adj. long-lasting, constant

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Common questions about “chronic”

What does “chronic” mean?

chronic — adj. long-lasting, constant. In Chinese: 慢性的，长期的.

How do you pronounce “chronic”?

chronic is pronounced /ˈkrɑːnɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: chron · ic.

How do you use “chronic” in a sentence?

He suffers from chronic pain. (他长期受慢性疼痛困扰。)

What are synonyms for “chronic”?

persistent, constant — all close in meaning to chronic (adj. long-lasting, constant).

Is “chronic” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. chronic appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “chronic”?

chron(time)+ic(shape)

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