inveterate


in·vet·er·ate

adj \in-ˈvet-ə-rət, -ˈve-trət\

Definition of INVETERATE

1
: marked by long duration or frequent recurrence <inveterate bursitis>
2
: confirmed in a habit : habitual 2 <an inveterate smoker>

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