Definition of Inveterate
Inveterate
in·vet·er·ate
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(adjective)
habitual, engaging in some long-established activity, interest, or habit and not likely to stop doing so;
e.g. He was an inveterate alcoholic.
(adjective)
confirmed and established over a long period of time and thus not likely to change, typically describing a habit or attitude/feeling;
e.g. I was familiar with her inveterate negativity and didn't expect her to say anything good.
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