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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