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inveterate definition

in·vet·er·ate (in vet′ər it)

adjective

  1. firmly established over a long period; of long standing; deep-rooted
  2. settled in a habit, practice, prejudice, etc.; habitual

Etymology: L inveteratus, pp. of inveterare, to make or become old < in-, in + vetus, old: see veteran

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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