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Comparative for long-established and unlikely to change
“The orographic and climatic conditions of the land, the character of its inhabitants, the inveterate traditions of its provinces, resulted in diversity and strife rather than in a common effort.”
Comparative for permanent in nature, unlikely or impossible to change over time
“For the first time, we begin to trace a keener sense of an obstinate, inveterate principle of evil.”
Comparative for habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change
“He makes movies about problem people, often inveterate liars, who are found out, but who are so compellingly alive and above the world that people let them pass.”
Comparative for staunch or deeply committed in one's allegiance or beliefs
“This gave mortal offense to the old inveterate Tories.”
Comparative for feeling or showing no sorrow or regret for wrongdoing
Comparative for stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose
Comparative for stubbornly resistant to change or improvement
Comparative for to a complete or utter degree (in the negative sense)
Comparative for lasting throughout the year or through many years
Comparative for implanted within the body
Comparative for incapable of being redeemed, recovered or undone
Comparative for exhibiting passion and enthusiasm
Comparative for significant in the degree of hopelessness
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