addiction
Pronunciation: /əˈdɪkˌʃən/
The English word “addiction” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
- The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
- A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
- A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.
Etymology
From addict + -ion; compare (Latin) addictio (“an adjudging, an award”).
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