Addiction (Noun)
Meaning 1
(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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
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.
Examples
- Her years of substance abuse had led to a severe addiction that required professional treatment.
- The new employee's addiction to social media was affecting his productivity and overall job performance.
- After a decade of struggling with addiction, he finally found the courage to seek help and check into rehab.
- The doctor warned her that taking painkillers for an extended period could lead to addiction and other serious health problems.
- His addiction to video games had become so severe that he was neglecting his relationships and responsibilities.
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Meaning 3
An abnormally strong craving.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her addiction to caffeine made it hard for her to stop drinking coffee even though she knew it was affecting her sleep.
- His addiction to video games was so severe that he spent hours playing every day, neglecting his schoolwork and relationships.
- The singer's struggles with addiction to prescription painkillers were well-documented in the media.
- She tried to overcome her addiction to shopping by avoiding malls and limiting her online purchases.
- His addiction to social media made him feel anxious and depressed when he couldn't check his accounts for a few hours.