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Wed, 24 June 2026

Inveterate

Meaning:
Being long-established or deep-seated

Explanation:
An inveterate behavior or attitude is one that has become settled or habitual over time. It can refer to anything from a long-standing dislike for a particular food to a ingrained tendency to react in a specific way to certain situations.

History:
The word 'inveterate' comes from the Latin 'inveterare,' which is a combination of 'in-' and 'veter-,' meaning 'to grow old'. It has been in use since the 15th century to describe anything from habits to opinions.

Examples:
  1. "She was an inveterate gardener, spending hours in her greenhouse every day."
  2. "He had an inveterate dislike for seafood, despite never having tried it."
Synonyms:

Deep-seated, Long-standing, Established

Antonyms:

New, Recent, Transient