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- DictionaryIn·vet·er·ate/inˈvedərət/
adjective
- 1. having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change: "he was an inveterate gambler"
inveterate applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence as to be practically ineradicable or unalterable. an inveterate smoker. confirmed implies a growing stronger and firmer with time so as to resist change or reform. a confirmed bachelor.
Inveterate definition: settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like. See examples of INVETERATE used in a sentence.
INVETERATE definition: 1. someone who does something very often and cannot stop doing it: 2. someone who does something…. Learn more.
INVETERATE meaning: 1. someone who does something very often and cannot stop doing it: 2. someone who does something…. Learn more.
Now it simply refers to something that is a signature habit with a person. If you’ve loved books ever since you were a toddler, and you regularly check out big stacks from the library, you’re an inveterate reader. And if you're an inveterate nail-biter, nothing can cure you of the habit.
Definition of inveterate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. 1. long established, esp so as to be deep-rooted or ingrained. an inveterate feeling of hostility. 2. (prenominal) settled or confirmed in a habit or practice, esp a bad one; hardened. an inveterate smoker. 3. obsolete. full of hatred; hostile.