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–noun

the state of being enslaved 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.

[Origin: 1595–1605; < L addictiōn- (s. of addictiō) a giving over, surrender. See addict, -ion

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ad·dic·tion Audio Help (ə-dĭk'shən) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance: a drug used in the treatment of heroin addiction.
2. An instance of this: a person with multiple chemical addictions.
3. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.
4. An instance of this: had an addiction for fast cars.
1. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.
2. An instance of this: had an addiction for fast cars.

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addiction
noun
1.	being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
2.	an abnormally strong craving
3.	(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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addiction Audio Help (ə-dĭk'shən) Pronunciation Key

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. See more at withdrawal.
A habitual or compulsive involvement in an activity, such as gambling.