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 stressed the differences may reflect healthcare access, specialist availability and screening practices rather than actual disease prevalence.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Given the prevalence of the condition, there are undoubtedly autistic children in your community and among your friends and family members.

— Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of prevalence

Noun

The Perseids meteor shower is known for its frequency of meteors – capable of producing between 50 and 100 visible meteors per hour in a clear dark sky, according to NASA.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026
An inaudible heartbeat reverberates through the space at a frequency below human hearing, producing vibrations that can be felt by those standing nearby.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of frequency

Noun

Most people know psyllium as a treatment for constipation, but its benefits extend far beyond digestive regularity.

— Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
But multigrain bread can also be a great choice, especially if it’s made with whole grains and offers enough fiber to support regularity and the gut microbiome, Manaker says.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

Definition of regularity

Noun

Change is the one constant of life on Earth; that constancy is exactly what makes change so difficult to spot.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
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

Definition of constancy

Noun

The incidence may well be higher, experts believe, because so many people don’t have autopsies after sudden death.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
Health scores indicate how well a country keeps its people alive and well, like whether children are born and stay healthy, whether adults live long lives and if the incidence of preventable diseases is kept low.

— Stephen Bagwell, Fortune, 13 July 2026

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