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View synonyms for addiction

addiction

[ uh-dik-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the state of being compulsively committed to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.

addiction

/ ə-dĭk′shən /

  1. A physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as a drug or alcohol. In physical addiction, the body adapts to the substance being used and gradually requires increased amounts to reproduce the effects originally produced by smaller doses.
  2. See more at withdrawal
  3. A habitual or compulsive involvement in an activity, such as gambling.

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Sensitive Note

See addict.

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Other Words From

  • o·ver·ad·dic·tion noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of addiction1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin addictiōn- (stem of addictiō ) “a giving over, surrender”; addict, -ion

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