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inveterate (adjective), more inveterate, most inveterate
1. Referring to that which has existed or continued for a long time; of old standing; aged: Ever since he was 10, Jerry had an inveterate habit of chewing gum when he got nervous.
2. A reference to a disease of long standing; hence, deep-seated and resisting treatment: David had to accept the fact that his inveterate illness was chronic and probably never to be cured.
3. Relating to being full of obstinate prejudice or hatred; embittered, malignant; virulent: The elderly Mrs. Hutchison had an inveterate attitude towards people who smoked or drank liquor and didn't allow them into her house.
4. Pertaining to someone who is confirmed in some evil habit or who is a hardened offender: Doug had an inveterate weakness for gambling which turned out to be quite an obsession and he lost all of his money that way.
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2. A reference to a disease of long standing; hence, deep-seated and resisting treatment: David had to accept the fact that his inveterate illness was chronic and probably never to be cured.
3. Relating to being full of obstinate prejudice or hatred; embittered, malignant; virulent: The elderly Mrs. Hutchison had an inveterate attitude towards people who smoked or drank liquor and didn't allow them into her house.
4. Pertaining to someone who is confirmed in some evil habit or who is a hardened offender: Doug had an inveterate weakness for gambling which turned out to be quite an obsession and he lost all of his money that way.