Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inveterate
Adjective
/ɪnˈvɛt.ər.ət/
Definition
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
Examples
- He is an inveterate gambler who cannot resist placing bets.
- As an inveterate reader, she always carries a book with her.
- The inveterate traveler visited over twenty countries last year.
Meaning
The term ‘inveterate’ is used to describe something that is deeply ingrained or habitual.
Synonyms
- Habitual
- Chronic
- Established
- Long-standing
