Inveterate

Yes it’s time for a new wacky word!

Thanks to the very verbose Rants for the word:

INVETERATE

From Websters:

in·vet·er·ate

adjective \in-ˈve-t(ə-)rət\

: always or often doing something specified

: always or often happening or existing

1 firmly established by long persistence <the inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious>
2 confirmed in a habit :  habitual <an inveterate liar>

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Medical Definition of INVETERATE

1 marked by long duration or frequent recurrence <inveterate bursitis>
2 confirmed in a habit : habitual 2 <an inveterate smoker>

Origin of INVETERATE

Middle English, from Latin inveteratus, from past participle of inveterare to age (v.t.), from in- + veter-, vetus old — more at wether

First Known Use: 14th century

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Thanks again to Rants for the awesome word!

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