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Vinony

addiction

noun

  1. state characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences
  2. cause a dependency, as to a drug
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Pronunciation: /əˈdɪkˌʃən/

noun

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

  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.”