inveteracy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inveteracy
First recorded in 1710–20; inveter(ate) + -acy
Example Sentences
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In 1878, a commentator in the newspaper Isafold called turf houses a “national vice, a ruinous inveteracy and senseless adherence to ancient customs.”
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2015
The inveteracy of his hatred could be seen even in his fast glazing eyes, the indomitableness of his purpose yet spoke in the negative shake of his head.
From The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado by Brady, Cyrus Townsend
The more distinguished the person, the greater the inveteracy of these foes of human nature.
From Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams by Adams, Abigail
There was something like inveteracy in his wit; but he who invented the remarkable index to Boyle’s book, must have closely studied Bentley’s character.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
Maria, as was her wont, was nosing my gun as if she expected to see a woodcock fly out of it; that Minx was beside her was due to the peculiar inveteracy of Minx.
From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
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