Looking for the meaning of the word ADDICTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ADDICTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Addiction
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (denoting the state or condition of being dedicated or devoted to something): from Latin addictio(n-), from addicere ‘assign’ (see addicted)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈdɪkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity
Short Definition:fact or condition of being addicted to particular substance or activity
Examples:- he committed the offence to finance his drug addiction
- addiction to crack cocaine is spreading
- an addiction to gambling
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