CHRONICITY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

chronicity

noun

Definition of chronicity

as in prevalence

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Recent Examples of chronicity Due to the seriousness and chronicity of diabetes, scientists have launched an extensive and ongoing investigation into the potential role of supplements, like omega-3 fatty acids, in both preventing diabetes and serving as an adjunct to traditional diabetes medications. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026 My father’s diseases aren’t just marked by chronicity but also unpredictability. — Sabrina Qiao, refinery29.com, 23 Nov. 2021

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Noun

The new analysis is the first comprehensive effort by scientists to understand the prevalence of CTE among deceased former NFL players, according to the study.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Mechanics matter during outbreaks Understanding the mechanics of viral infection is of particular interest to researchers and clinicians, given the persistent prevalence of respiratory infections worldwide.

— Karin Wuertz-Kozak, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevalence

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Because quantum spins can occupy only certain states, researchers must apply a signal at the appropriate frequency to induce a transition.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Israeli settlers in the West Bank, whose numbers have more than doubled since the Oslo accords were signed, have been attacking Palestinians with alarming frequency.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequency

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The relative constancy of fat cell numbers combined with their ability to change size and function has implications for the evolutionarily unusual state of being obese.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
This transition represents a strong, continuing trajectory of comfort, longevity, and constancy.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of constancy

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The global incidence of dementia is increasing at a much faster rate than previously known, according to new research.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026
Given that, the researchers recalculated their incidence estimate to find that some three in four football players in the study likely had CTE.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026

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