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

New codes mean that researchers will soon have access to a wealth of clinical data, including length of labor, number of prenatal or postpartum visits, and prevalence and management of pregnancy complications.

— Camille A. Clare, STAT, 23 July 2026
The diverse challenges associated with the increasing prevalence of extreme weather events require an equally diverse repertoire of solutions.

— Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of prevalence

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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

Eating watermelon may promote bowel regularity because of its water and fiber content.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026
At this stage of pre-season, when substitutions are a regularity and international players are still away, there is a risk of reading too much into matches.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of regularity

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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

Several large observational studies have also found either no association, or a modestly lower incidence among moderate coffee drinkers.

— Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
In 2010, the TOM study (Testosterone in Older Men with Mobility Limitations) was halted early due to a higher incidence of major cardiac events (including heart attacks and strokes) in those taking testosterone replacement therapy.

— Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026

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