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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInveterate
/ɪnˈvɛt.ə.rət/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
"He is an inveterate gambler, always placing bets even when he knows he shouldn't." - 2
Deeply ingrained or firmly established.
"Her inveterate optimism made her a beacon of hope in difficult times."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'inveterate' originates from the Latin 'inveteratus', meaning 'to grow old' or 'to become established'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, evolving to describe habits or practices that are long-established and unlikely to change.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inveterate" is said worldwide
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invétéré
Transliteration: ɛ̃.ve.te.ʁe
"Il est un joueur invétéré, toujours prêt à parier."
eingefleischt
Transliteration: ˈaɪ̯nɡəˌflaɪ̯ʃt
"Er ist ein eingefleischter Raucher, der nie aufhören wird."
inveterato
Transliteration: in.ve.teˈra.to
"È un giocatore inveterato, sempre pronto a scommettere."
inveterado
Transliteration: in.be.teˈɾa.ðo
"Es un apostador inveterado, nunca puede resistir una apuesta."
inveterado
Transliteration: in.ve.teˈɾa.du
"Ele é um apostador inveterado, sempre fazendo apostas."
जिद्दी
Transliteration: ziddī
"वह एक जिद्दी जुआरी है, हमेशा दांव लगाता है।"
根深蒂固的
Transliteration: gēn shēn dì gù de
"他是个根深蒂固的赌徒，总是下注。"
고질적인
Transliteration: gojiljeogin
"그는 고질적인 도박꾼으로 항상 내기를 한다."
根深い
Transliteration: nebuai
"彼は根深いギャンブラーで、いつも賭けをします。"
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