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Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for staunch or deeply committed in one's allegiance or beliefs
“This gave mortal offense to the old inveterate Tories.”
Superlative for feeling or showing no sorrow or regret for wrongdoing
Superlative for stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose
Superlative for stubbornly resistant to change or improvement
Superlative for to a complete or utter degree (in the negative sense)
Superlative for lasting throughout the year or through many years
Superlative for implanted within the body
Superlative for incapable of being redeemed, recovered or undone
Superlative for exhibiting passion and enthusiasm
Superlative for significant in the degree of hopelessness
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