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 growing prevalence of chronic conditions that effect eyesight, such as diabetes, may also increase demand for optical services.

— Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026
But underlying a lot of that, say researchers, is also the growing prevalence of stress.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026

Definition of prevalence

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This hybrid driver arrangement in each earpiece delivers a combination of dynamic impact, midrange clarity and high-frequency precision, while offering the signature Noble Audio sound.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Roundabouts create more efficient travel conditions for drivers at slower speeds, while reducing the frequency and severity of crashes, state officials said.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Definition of frequency

Noun

In the study, people who ranked in the top 20% for sleep regularity went to sleep and awoke within a roughly one-hour window most days.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
There’s also regularity—both in the bowel movement sense as well as the general predictability sense.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 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

The scientists looked for the incidence of 46 different potential side effects in the 90 days after vaccination.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 June 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, The Conversation, 26 June 2026

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