Meaning Of Inveterate

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Old; long-established.

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Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate abuse.

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Having habits fixed by long continuance; confirmed; habitual; as, an inveterate idler or smoker.

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Malignant; virulent; spiteful.

v. t.

To fix and settle by long continuance.