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Addiction (Noun)

Meaning 1

Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Dependence
  • Habituation
  • Dependency
  • Dependance

Hypernyms

  • Physiological Condition
  • Physiological State

Hyponyms

  • White Plague

Related Words

  • Addict (verb)

Meaning 2

(Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master; "under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Awarding

Related Words

  • Addict (verb)

Meaning 3

An abnormally strong craving.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

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