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cronico

chronic

adjective KROH-nee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek khronikos (relating to time, khronos).

Usage Note

Cronico describes a condition that is long-lasting or recurring, contrasted with acuto (acute). It is used in medical contexts (malattia cronica, chronic illness) and figuratively for persistent problems (un problema cronico). The plural forms are cronici (m pl) and croniche (f pl).

Examples

"Soffre di una malattia cronica da anni."

Natural Translation

She has suffered from a chronic illness for years.

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