English · Body & Health
addiction
/əˈdɪk.ʃən/
[/əˈdɪk.ʃən/]
compulsive dependence
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A condition of being unable to stop using or doing something harmful.
Example
With support, he overcame his addiction and rebuilt his life.
With support, he overcame his addiction and rebuilt his life.
Etymology
From Latin 'addictus', meaning bound or devoted.
How & Where It’s Used
Applies to substances and behaviours such as gambling.