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INVETERATELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inveterately mean?
• INVETERATELY (adverb)
The adverb INVETERATELY has 1 sense:
1. in a habitual and longstanding manner
Familiarity information: INVETERATELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a habitual and longstanding manner
Synonyms:
chronically; inveterately
Context example:
smoking chronically
Pertainym:
inveterate (having a habit of long standing)
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