chronically
UK: ˈkrɒnɪkli | US: ˈkrɑːnɪkli
adv. in a persistent, long-lasting, or recurring manner
adv. (of illness) in a way that persists over a long time or recurs frequently
The word "chronically" traces back to the Greek khronos (time), reflecting the concept of duration. The root chronic entered English via Latin chronicus, originally describing diseases persisting over time (as opposed to acute conditions). The suffix -al forms adjectives, and -ly converts them into adverbs. Thus, "chronically" literally means "in a time-related manner," evolving to describe persistent or recurring conditions.
He suffers chronically from back pain.
The region is chronically affected by drought.
She was chronically late to meetings.
Chronic stress can lead to chronically high cortisol levels.
The healthcare system struggles with chronically underfunded hospitals.