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Definition of Inveterate

Inveterate
Inveterate In*vet"er*ate, v. t. To fix and settle by long continuance. [Obs.] --Bacon.
Inveterate
Inveterate In*vet"er*ate, a. [L. inveteratus, p. p. of inveterare to render old; pref. in- in + vetus, veteris, old. See Veteran.] 1. Old; long-established. [Obs.] It is an inveterate and received opinion. --Bacon. 2. Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate abuse. Heal the inveterate canker of one wound. --Shak. 3. Having habits fixed by long continuance; confirmed; habitual; as, an inveterate idler or smoker. 4. Malignant; virulent; spiteful. --H. Brooke.

Meaning of Inveterate from wikipedia

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