addiction

addiction

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of addiction in English

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English

Etymology

From addict +‎ -ion; compare (Latin) addictio (an adjudging, an award).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈdɪkʃən/

Noun

addiction (countable and uncountable, plural addictions)

  1. (medicine) A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
  2. The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
  3. A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
  4. A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

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French

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin addictiōnem; probably through English addiction.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.dik.sjɔ̃/

Noun

addiction f (plural addictions)

  1. addiction

Related terms

  • addict

Norman

Etymology

Borrowed from English addiction.

Noun

addiction f (plural addictions)

  1. (Jersey, medicine) addiction

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