inveterate
inveterate is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, inveterate is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofinveterate
- To fix and settle after a long time; to entrench.
- Firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing
Example: "an inveterate disease"
- (of a person) Having had a habit for a long time
Example: "an inveterate idler"
- Malignant; virulent; spiteful.
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