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inveterate definition
in·vet·er·ate (in vet′ər it)
adjective
- firmly established over a long period; of long standing; deep-rooted
- settled in a habit, practice, prejudice, etc.; habitual
Etymology: L inveteratus, pp. of inveterare, to make or become old < in-, in + vetus, old: see veteran
Related Forms:
- inveteracy in·vet′·era·cy noun
- inveterately in·vet′·er·ately adverb
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