INVETERACY
\ɪnvˈɛtəɹəsi], \ɪnvˈɛtəɹəsi], \ɪ_n_v_ˈɛ_t_ə_ɹ_ə_s_i]\
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Firm establishment by long continuance; firmness or deep-rooted obstinacy of any quality or state acquired by time; as, the inveteracy of custom, habit, or disease; - usually in a bad sense; as, the inveteracy of prejudice or of error.
By Oddity Software
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Firm establishment by long continuance; firmness or deep-rooted obstinacy of any quality or state acquired by time; as, the inveteracy of custom, habit, or disease; - usually in a bad sense; as, the inveteracy of prejudice or of error.
By Noah Webster.
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].