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

Fat distribution matters One plausible explanation for the higher prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in men and postmenopausal women undergoing bariatric surgery is increased visceral fat, says Serlie.

— Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
The prevalence of deepfakes, synthetic media, and identity fraud is rapidly increasing.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of prevalence

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And, as is true for any beauty writer, my tenure entailed a never-ending stream of unmarked boxes of products arriving at my doorstep with enough regularity to concern my neighbors.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Eating watermelon may promote bowel regularity because of its water and fiber content.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026

Definition of regularity

Noun

Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
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

Definition of constancy

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At the same time, climate change and the growing incidence of wildfire threaten the viability of some of California’s premier wine-growing regions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
From 2010 to 2019, the incidence of 14 cancer types increased among people younger than 50, according to the National Cancer Institute.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 July 2026

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