Definition of Inveterate

  • (a.) Old; long-established.
  • (a.) Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate abuse.
  • (a.) Having habits fixed by long continuance; confirmed; habitual; as, an inveterate idler or smoker.
  • (a.) Malignant; virulent; spiteful.
  • (v. t.) To fix and settle by long continuance.

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