What is another word for Inveteracy?

Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈɛtəɹəsi] (IPA)

Inveteracy refers to a deep-seated and long-standing habit, trait or condition that is difficult to change. There are several synonyms for the word inveteracy such as entrenched, ingrained, habitual, chronic, persistent, and unrelenting. Each of these words describes something that is embedded deeply within a person's character, behavior, or situation and is not easily altered or reversed. These synonyms can be used interchangeably in different contexts where the meaning of inveteracy aligns with the essence of the text. Whether you are describing an entrenched marketing strategy or an ingrained belief system, you can choose the perfect synonym for inveteracy to convey your message effectively.

What are the hypernyms for Inveteracy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Inveteracy

But there was an Inveteracy in the gale which had driven us down to this part that bore heavily upon our spirits.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
Her Inveteracy discouraged him.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
"From my earliest remembrance the unhappy disagreement between my uncle and father has existed: and to such excess did my father carry his Inveteracy, he would not permit even the name of his brother to be mentioned in his presence: and, except by name, I scarcely knew such a person existed.
"The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I"
Sophia Reeve

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