chronicaliy
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a chronic manner: "chronically" describes something that occurs over a long period of time, especially in a persistent or recurring way, often related to medical conditions or habits.
- Constantly or repeatedly: It can also mean something that happens frequently or habitually, often with a negative connotation.
Usage Examples
- (Her high blood pressure is persistent and long-lasting.)
- (He is habitually and repeatedly late.)
- (The company has had a persistent lack of funds over a long period.)
Advanced Usage
"chronically ill": referring to someone who has a long-term medical condition.
- Many chronically ill patients require ongoing care. (Patients with persistent illnesses need continuous medical attention.)
"chronically understaffed": describing an organization or department that consistently lacks enough employees.
- The hospital is chronically understaffed, leading to burnout among nurses. (The hospital has a persistent shortage of staff.)
Variants and Related Words
Chronic (adj): persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
- He has a chronic cough that never seems to go away. (A long-lasting cough.)
Chronicity (n): the quality or state of being chronic.
- The chronicity of the disease makes it difficult to treat. (The long-term nature of the disease.)
Synonyms
- Persistently: continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.
- Constantly: happening all the time or repeatedly.
- Habitually: done as a habit or regularly.
Related Idioms
"a chronic problem": a persistent issue that is difficult to solve.
- Traffic congestion is a chronic problem in this city. (It is a long-standing and recurring issue.)
"chronically broke": always lacking money.
- After college, he was chronically broke until he found a stable job. (He was persistently without money.)