addiction
//əˈdɪkˌʃən//
Forms
- Plural
- addictions
Definitions
1.A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
- Do your lethal addictions to self-prescriptions numb the ache of the darkest days?
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.
- His addiction was to courses vain.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4666
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From addict + -ion; compare (Latin) addictio (“an adjudging, an award”).