Meaning & Definition of Chronically in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a way that continues over a long period of time or happens repeatedly.

  Example Sentence: She suffers from chronically bad headaches.

• Definition: Used to describe a condition or problem that is long-term and not easily cured.

  Example Sentence: He was chronically late to work, which frustrated his boss.

Etymology

Origin: From 'chronic', which comes from the Greek 'chronikos' meaning 'of time'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• chronically ill: Refers to someone who has a long-term health condition.
• chronically late: Describes a person who is habitually late.
• chronically underfunded: Refers to an organization or project that consistently lacks adequate funding.

Translations

• Spanish: crónicamente

• French: chroniquement

• German: chronisch

• Russian: хронически

Related Words

• chronic: Refers to a condition lasting a long time or recurring.

• chronicle: A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Slang Meanings of chronically

• Meaning: To be always in a particular state or condition.

  Example Sentence: He’s chronically single, always talking about it.

• Meaning: Refers to someone who consistently does something.

  Example Sentence: She’s chronically online; you can find her on social media all the time.