chronicity

noun

Definition of chronicitynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicity
  1. prevalence
  2. frequency
  3. regularity
  4. constancy
  5. incidence
Noun
  • The researchers recommend testing only after clinical symptoms present themselves or if there’s a clinical history of the condition in the highest-prevalence states.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • When studying tech workers in research, he was struck by the prevalence of neutrals like beige and black in their wardrobes, and how that relates to the human body and embodiment.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of prevalence
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  • As with containers, apply a granular fertilizer once or twice per summer, or a liquid product with watering at the frequency recommended on the label.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • In the summer, Schrader suggests upping the cleaning frequency to weekly to account for the warm weather and sleeping with fewer layers between you and the duvet.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Definition of frequency
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  • Dasgupta added that regularity, going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, is a piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • The work and regularity of the 12-Step program, for many of us in recovery, offers an important framework.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of regularity
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  • Remarkable for her constancy and intelligence, Penelope devises delay tactics to discourage 108 aggressive suitors during Odysseus’s 20-year absence.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
  • Lizzo, Coco Jones and more high-profile stars incorporated the see-through fabric motif into their respective designer looks, emphasizing the constancy of the modern material.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of constancy
Noun
  • Any winter brings a respiratory infection outbreak and a higher incidence of coughs and colds.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Per recent numbers from the American Cancer Society, incidence of this kind of cancer has jumped 51% since 1994, a nearly 3% increase since 2011, for people ages 20 to 49 — even as overall rates are declining.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 July 2026
Definition of incidence

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“Chronicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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