Meaning of the word chronic in English

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chronic

US /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/
UK /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/
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Adjective

1.

persisting for a long time or constantly recurring

Example:
She suffers from chronic back pain.
The city faces chronic traffic congestion.
2.

(of a person) having a particular bad habit or problem for a long time

Example:
He's a chronic procrastinator.
She's a chronic worrier.
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