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

Researchers found blue eyes were equally common in the two groups and found no increased prevalence of several categories of eye disease among blue-eyed horses.

— MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
One such concern Cotton Incorporated wants to mitigate involves the prevalence of microplastics within apparel production chains.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of prevalence

Noun

Staying hydrated throughout the day, following a fiber-rich diet, and exercising regularly are important for maintaining bowel regularity.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026
Vehicle crashes involving deer in the Pittsburgh area are on the rise, with unsettling regularity.

— John Shumway, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of regularity

Noun

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

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