chronically

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'auf lange Dauer, ständig oder wiederkehrend'; wird meist im medizinischen Kontext für langanhaltende oder immer wieder auftretende Zustände verwendet.

An adverb meaning 'in a long-lasting, persistent, or recurring manner,' typically used in medical contexts to describe conditions that are prolonged or constantly recurring.

1. Persistent or long-lasting conditionB2formalmedical

   In a way that lasts for a long time or recurs frequently, especially regarding illness or problems.

   Chronisch

   • She is chronically ill and requires constant care.
   • The patient suffers from chronically high blood pressure.
   • He is chronically late for work, which frustrates his boss.

   Synonymeconstantlycontinuallyhabituallyperpetuallypersistentlyrepeatedly

   Antonymeacutelybrieflymomentarilytemporarily

2. Habitually or constantlyB2informal

   In a manner that is habitual or persistent, often with negative connotations.

   Chronisch

   • He is chronically disorganized and loses his keys daily.
   • The company is chronically understaffed, leading to delays.
   • She is chronically optimistic, even in difficult situations.

   Synonymeconstantlycontinuallyhabituallyperenniallypersistentlyregularlyrepeatedly

   Antonymeintermittentlyneveroccasionallyrarelyseldomsporadically