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!
You are an inveterate source of interesting stuff
In a good way I hope. lol
…always good stuff.
You changed everything around. I like the look and appreciate the tag!
Thanks! I like the word!
That’s a new one on me! 🙂 Nice choice xx
Thank you very much. 😀
Looks different here! And good word.
🙂